Crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton: statistics, rates and trends

1,277 crimes were recorded in Baddeley, Milton & Norton in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 556 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Baddeley, Milton & Norton has the 2,204th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,501 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,277). 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 Baddeley, Milton & Norton 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 drugs (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 556 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 56 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Baddeley, Milton & Norton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Baddeley, Milton & Norton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Baddeley, Milton & Norton 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.

Baddeley, Milton & Norton has an estimated population of 18,096. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Baddeley, Milton & Norton sits in decile 5.2, 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 Baddeley, Milton & Norton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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