Crime in Belmont Rural: statistics, rates and trends

192 crimes were recorded in Belmont Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 76 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Belmont Rural has the 2,704th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Belmont Rural was highest in the year to July 2020 (207 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (122). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 Belmont Rural 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 (+85%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-52%).

Violence and sexual offences in Belmont Rural

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belmont Rural recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Belmont Rural

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Belmont Rural recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Belmont Rural

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belmont Rural recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Belmont Rural

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belmont Rural recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Belmont Rural

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belmont Rural recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Belmont Rural

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belmont Rural recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Belmont Rural

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belmont Rural recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Belmont Rural

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belmont Rural recorded 6 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Belmont Rural

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Belmont Rural recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Belmont Rural

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belmont Rural recorded 3 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Belmont Rural

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belmont Rural recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Belmont Rural

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belmont Rural recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Belmont Rural

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belmont Rural recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 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 1.0% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Belmont Rural over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belmont Rural 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.

Belmont Rural has an estimated population of 3,333. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belmont Rural sits in decile 9.0, 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 Belmont Rural. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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