Crime in Adeyfield West: statistics, rates and trends

410 crimes were recorded in Adeyfield West in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 194 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Adeyfield West has the 2,072nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Adeyfield West was highest in the year to July 2019 (499 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (345). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Adeyfield West over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+23%) and public order (+15%).

The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).

Violence and sexual offences in Adeyfield West

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Adeyfield West recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 47.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Adeyfield West

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Adeyfield West recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Adeyfield West

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Adeyfield West recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Adeyfield West

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Adeyfield West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Adeyfield West

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Adeyfield West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Adeyfield West

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Adeyfield West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Adeyfield West

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Adeyfield West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Adeyfield West

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Adeyfield West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Adeyfield West

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Adeyfield West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Adeyfield West

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Adeyfield West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Adeyfield West

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Adeyfield West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Adeyfield West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Adeyfield West.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Adeyfield West over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Adeyfield West over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Adeyfield West has an estimated population of 5,560. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Adeyfield West sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Adeyfield West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.