Crime in Battlefield: statistics, rates and trends

425 crimes were recorded in Battlefield in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Battlefield has the 1,946th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Battlefield was highest in the year to July 2021 (764 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (425). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 Battlefield 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 shoplifting, other crime.

The largest increases were in other theft (+12%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-80%) and shoplifting (-59%).

Violence and sexual offences in Battlefield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Battlefield recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Battlefield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Battlefield recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Battlefield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Battlefield recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Battlefield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Battlefield recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Battlefield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Battlefield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Battlefield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Battlefield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Battlefield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Battlefield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Battlefield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Battlefield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Battlefield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Battlefield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Battlefield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Battlefield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Battlefield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Battlefield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Battlefield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Battlefield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Battlefield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Battlefield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Battlefield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Battlefield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Battlefield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Battlefield 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.

Battlefield has an estimated population of 5,489. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Battlefield sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. 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 Battlefield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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