Crime in Benfieldside: statistics, rates and trends

553 crimes were recorded in Benfieldside in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 221 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Benfieldside has the 2,761st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Benfieldside was highest in the year to July 2018 (590 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (421). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 Benfieldside 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 public order (+59%) and vehicle crime (+57%). The largest falls were in other crime (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Benfieldside

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Benfieldside recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 40.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Benfieldside

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Benfieldside recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Benfieldside

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Benfieldside recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Benfieldside

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Benfieldside recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Benfieldside

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Benfieldside recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Benfieldside

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Benfieldside recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Benfieldside

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Benfieldside recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Benfieldside

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Benfieldside recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Benfieldside

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Benfieldside recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Benfieldside

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Benfieldside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Benfieldside

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Benfieldside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Benfieldside

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Benfieldside 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Benfieldside

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Benfieldside 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Benfieldside over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Benfieldside 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.

Benfieldside has an estimated population of 9,788. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Benfieldside sits in decile 5.6, 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 Benfieldside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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