Crime in Backbury: statistics, rates and trends

138 crimes were recorded in Backbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 67 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Backbury has the 3,475th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Backbury was highest in the year to July 2021 (155 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (110). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 Backbury 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 (+26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Backbury

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Backbury recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Backbury

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Backbury recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Backbury

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Backbury recorded 12 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 20% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Backbury

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Backbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Backbury

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Backbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Backbury

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Backbury recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Backbury

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Backbury recorded 6 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Backbury

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Backbury recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Backbury

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Backbury recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Backbury

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Backbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Backbury

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Backbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Backbury over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Backbury 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.

Backbury has an estimated population of 3,535. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Backbury sits in decile 6.2, 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 Backbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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