Crime in Avonmore: statistics, rates and trends

792 crimes were recorded in Avonmore in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 208 reports (26% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Avonmore has the 1,107th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Avonmore was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,055 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (748). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 Avonmore 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 anti-social behaviour, other theft, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in other theft (+32%) and violence and sexual offences (+23%). The largest falls were in robbery (-67%) and theft from the person (-58%).

Violence and sexual offences in Avonmore

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Avonmore recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Avonmore

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Avonmore recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Avonmore

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Avonmore recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Avonmore

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Avonmore recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Avonmore

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Avonmore recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Avonmore

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Avonmore recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Avonmore

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Avonmore recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Avonmore

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Avonmore recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Avonmore

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Avonmore recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 271% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Avonmore

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Avonmore recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Avonmore

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Avonmore recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Avonmore

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Avonmore recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Avonmore

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Avonmore recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Avonmore

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Avonmore recorded 4 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 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Avonmore over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Avonmore 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.

Avonmore has an estimated population of 7,512. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Avonmore sits in decile 5.3, 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 Avonmore. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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