Crime in Aire Valley: statistics, rates and trends

215 crimes were recorded in Aire Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 82 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aire Valley has the 3,673rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Aire Valley was highest in the year to July 2021 (391 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (215). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 Aire Valley 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-34%).

Violence and sexual offences in Aire Valley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aire Valley recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Aire Valley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aire Valley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Aire Valley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aire Valley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Aire Valley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aire Valley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Aire Valley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aire Valley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Aire Valley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aire Valley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Aire Valley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aire Valley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Aire Valley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aire Valley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Aire Valley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aire Valley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Aire Valley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aire Valley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Aire Valley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aire Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Aire Valley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aire Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Aire Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aire Valley 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.

Aire Valley has an estimated population of 6,436. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aire Valley sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. 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 Aire Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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