Crime Rate Explorer

Based on our analysis of 4,557 locations using official Police.uk data, these are the 5 areas with the lowest overall crime rates:

1. Arnside — 5.5 per 1,000
2. Sudbrooke — 6.6 per 1,000
3. Leeming — 6.9 per 1,000
4. Speen — 7.2 per 1,000
5. Hampsthwaite — 7.3 per 1,000

These rates are significantly below the UK average of 93.4 per 1,000 residents.

These 5 areas have the highest recorded crime rates. Note that high-footfall commercial areas often show elevated rates due to daytime population differences:

1. City and County of the City of London — 1174.4 per 1,000
2. Rural Hillingdon — 808.2 per 1,000
3. Rural Dartford — 701.3 per 1,000
4. City of London — 675.3 per 1,000
5. Westminster — 478.8 per 1,000

The UK average is 93.4 per 1,000 residents.

Property crime includes burglary, vehicle crime, theft, and criminal damage. These areas have the lowest property crime rates:

1. Little Eriswell — 1.0 per 1,000
2. Bontnewydd — 1.0 per 1,000
3. Arnside — 1.1 per 1,000
4. Leeming — 1.2 per 1,000
5. Great Broughton and Little Broughton — 1.2 per 1,000

The UK average property crime rate is approximately 33.2 per 1,000.

Violence and sexual offences are tracked separately. These 5 areas have the lowest violent crime rates:

1. Hampsthwaite — 0.8 per 1,000
2. Efail Isaf — 2.4 per 1,000
3. Hill Dale — 2.7 per 1,000
4. Hailey — 2.7 per 1,000
5. Hemingford Grey — 2.7 per 1,000

The UK average violent crime rate is approximately 36.2 per 1,000.

These areas have the highest burglary rates per 1,000 residents. Consider additional home security measures if you live in or are moving to these areas:

1. City and County of the City of London — 53.6 per 1,000
2. City of London — 30.8 per 1,000
3. Allithwaite — 17.7 per 1,000
4. Ingoldmells — 16.6 per 1,000
5. Goldthorpe — 16.3 per 1,000

The UK average burglary rate is 3.6 per 1,000.

Vehicle crime includes theft of and from vehicles. These areas have the highest vehicle crime rates:

1. South Mimms — 54.7 per 1,000
2. Rural Hillingdon — 50.1 per 1,000
3. Rural Thurrock — 47.6 per 1,000
4. Rural Barking and Dagenham — 38.6 per 1,000
5. Curdworth — 26.6 per 1,000

Consider secure parking and vehicle tracking if you live in or visit these areas frequently.

Our safety score (0-100) considers overall crime rate, crime types, and trends. These areas scored highest:

1. Arnside — 98.3 out of 100
2. Leeming — 98.1 out of 100
3. Hampsthwaite — 97.8 out of 100
4. Little Eriswell — 97.6 out of 100
5. Cold Ash — 97.6 out of 100

Higher scores indicate safer communities relative to the UK average.

Based on our analysis of 4,557 locations across England and Wales, the average crime rate is 93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year.

This includes all recorded crime types from violence to anti-social behaviour. Areas below this rate are considered safer than average, while areas above may warrant additional security awareness.

Violence and sexual offences is the most reported crime category, accounting for approximately 35% of all recorded crimes.

Other significant categories include shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and vehicle crime. The breakdown varies by area — urban centres tend to see more theft-related crimes while residential areas may see higher proportions of burglary.

The average property crime rate across England and Wales is 33.2 per 1,000 residents per year.

This includes burglary, robbery, vehicle crime, theft, shoplifting, and criminal damage. Property crime rates vary significantly by area — urban centres and areas near transport links typically see higher rates. Winter months (particularly November to January) often see increased burglary activity due to longer dark hours.

Proactive home security systems can significantly reduce property crime risk by deterring intruders before they attempt entry.