Crime in Alston and Fellside: statistics, rates and trends

254 crimes were recorded in Alston and Fellside in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 141 reports (56% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alston and Fellside has the 3,496th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Alston and Fellside was highest in the year to July 2021 (261 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (165). Over the whole period it rose 54%, 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 Alston and Fellside 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 public order (+15%) and violence and sexual offences (+14%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Alston and Fellside

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alston and Fellside recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 55.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Alston and Fellside

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alston and Fellside recorded 30 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 14% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Alston and Fellside

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alston and Fellside recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Alston and Fellside

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alston and Fellside recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Alston and Fellside

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alston and Fellside recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Alston and Fellside

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alston and Fellside recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Alston and Fellside

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alston and Fellside recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Alston and Fellside

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alston and Fellside recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Alston and Fellside

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alston and Fellside recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Alston and Fellside

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alston and Fellside recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Alston and Fellside

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alston and Fellside recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Alston and Fellside over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alston and Fellside 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.

Alston and Fellside has an estimated population of 6,605. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alston and Fellside sits in decile 5.4, 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 Alston and Fellside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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