Crime in Allens Cross: statistics, rates and trends

878 crimes were recorded in Allens Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 412 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Allens Cross has the 1,648th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Allens Cross was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,720 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (878). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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 Allens Cross 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in burglary (+54%) and other theft (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-63%) and vehicle crime (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Allens Cross

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Allens Cross recorded 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 46.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Allens Cross

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Allens Cross recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Allens Cross

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Allens Cross recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Allens Cross

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Allens Cross recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Allens Cross

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Allens Cross recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Allens Cross

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Allens Cross recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Allens Cross

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Allens Cross recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 106% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Allens Cross

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Allens Cross recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Allens Cross

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Allens Cross recorded 23 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 21% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Allens Cross

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Allens Cross recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Allens Cross

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Allens Cross recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Allens Cross

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Allens Cross recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Allens Cross

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Allens Cross recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Allens Cross

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Allens Cross recorded 3 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Allens Cross over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Allens Cross 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.

Allens Cross has an estimated population of 10,298. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Allens Cross sits in decile 2.5, more 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 Allens Cross. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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