Crime in Bargate: statistics, rates and trends

4,731 crimes were recorded in Bargate in the 12 months to July 2026, 261.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,802 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bargate has the 109th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bargate was highest in the year to July 2026 (4,731 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,206). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 Bargate 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.

The largest increases were in drugs (+60%) and possession of weapons (+27%). The largest falls were in burglary (-38%) and vehicle crime (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bargate

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bargate recorded 1,802 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (99.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bargate

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bargate recorded 627 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bargate

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bargate recorded 495 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bargate

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bargate recorded 383 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bargate

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bargate recorded 366 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bargate

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bargate recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bargate

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bargate recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bargate

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bargate recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bargate

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bargate recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bargate

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bargate recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bargate

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bargate recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bargate

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bargate recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bargate

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bargate recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bargate

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bargate recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Bargate over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bargate 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.

Bargate has an estimated population of 18,084. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bargate sits in decile 4.5, 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 Bargate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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