Crime in Birch: statistics, rates and trends

69 crimes were recorded in Birch in the 12 months to July 2026, 19.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 33 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Birch has the 3,906th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Birch was highest in the year to July 2021 (125 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (69). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 Birch 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 (+18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Birch

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Birch recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 47.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Birch

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Birch recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Birch

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Birch recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Birch

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Birch recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Birch

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Birch recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Birch

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Birch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Birch

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Birch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Birch

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Birch recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Birch

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Birch recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Birch

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Birch recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Birch over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Birch 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.

Birch has an estimated population of 3,640. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Birch sits in decile 5.4, 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 Birch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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