Crime in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern: statistics, rates and trends

216 crimes were recorded in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% 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, Aston, Datchworth & Walkern has the 3,421st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern was highest in the year to July 2021 (267 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (184). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 Aston, Datchworth & Walkern 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 violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aston, Datchworth & Walkern recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aston, Datchworth & Walkern recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 27.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aston, Datchworth & Walkern recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aston, Datchworth & Walkern recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aston, Datchworth & Walkern recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aston, Datchworth & Walkern recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aston, Datchworth & Walkern recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aston, Datchworth & Walkern recorded 6 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aston, Datchworth & Walkern recorded 6 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 down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aston, Datchworth & Walkern 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Aston, Datchworth & Walkern over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern 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.

Aston, Datchworth & Walkern has an estimated population of 5,318. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aston, Datchworth & Walkern sits in decile 6.9, 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 Aston, Datchworth & Walkern. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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