Crime in Apley Castle: statistics, rates and trends

221 crimes were recorded in Apley Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 115 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Apley Castle has the 2,575th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Apley Castle was highest in the year to July 2021 (327 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (221). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 Apley Castle 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 criminal damage and arson (-48%) and public order (-39%).

Violence and sexual offences in Apley Castle

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Apley Castle recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 52.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Apley Castle

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Apley Castle recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Apley Castle

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Apley Castle recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Apley Castle

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Apley Castle recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Apley Castle

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Apley Castle recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Apley Castle

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Apley Castle recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Apley Castle

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Apley Castle recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Apley Castle

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Apley Castle recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Apley Castle

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Apley Castle recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Apley Castle

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Apley Castle recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Apley Castle

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Apley Castle recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Apley Castle over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Apley Castle 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.

Apley Castle has an estimated population of 3,656. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Apley Castle sits in decile 8.0, 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 Apley Castle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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