Crime in Axholme South: statistics, rates and trends

278 crimes were recorded in Axholme South in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 113 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Axholme South has the 3,470th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Axholme South was highest in the year to July 2023 (387 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (278). Over the whole period it fell 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 Axholme South 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 (+18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Axholme South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Axholme South recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Axholme South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Axholme South recorded 32 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Axholme South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Axholme South recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Axholme South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Axholme South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Axholme South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Axholme South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Axholme South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Axholme South recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Axholme South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Axholme South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Axholme South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Axholme South recorded 8 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Axholme South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Axholme South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Axholme South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Axholme South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Axholme South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Axholme South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Axholme South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Axholme South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Axholme South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Axholme South 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.

Axholme South has an estimated population of 7,062. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Axholme South sits in decile 6.4, 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 Axholme South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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