Crime in Airfield: statistics, rates and trends

196 crimes were recorded in Airfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 94 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Airfield has the 3,831st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Airfield was highest in the year to July 2026 (196 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (146). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 Airfield 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 (+68%).

Violence and sexual offences in Airfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Airfield recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Airfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Airfield recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Airfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Airfield recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Airfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Airfield recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Airfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Airfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Airfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Airfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Airfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Airfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Airfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Airfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Airfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Airfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Airfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Airfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Airfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Airfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Airfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Airfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Airfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Airfield 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.

Airfield has an estimated population of 7,280. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Airfield sits in decile 6.3, 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 Airfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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