Crime in Belfairs: statistics, rates and trends

416 crimes were recorded in Belfairs in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 177 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Belfairs has the 3,253rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Belfairs was highest in the year to July 2020 (750 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (414). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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 Belfairs 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 other theft (+56%) and criminal damage and arson (+43%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Belfairs

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belfairs recorded 177 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 down 2% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Belfairs

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belfairs recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Belfairs

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belfairs recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Belfairs

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belfairs recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Belfairs

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belfairs recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Belfairs

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belfairs recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Belfairs

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belfairs recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Belfairs

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Belfairs recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Belfairs

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belfairs recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Belfairs

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belfairs recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Belfairs

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belfairs recorded 4 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Belfairs

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belfairs recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Belfairs

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Belfairs recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Belfairs

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Belfairs recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Belfairs over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belfairs 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.

Belfairs has an estimated population of 9,293. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belfairs sits in decile 6.7, 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 Belfairs. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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