Crime in Bircher: statistics, rates and trends

147 crimes were recorded in Bircher in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 61 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bircher has the 3,660th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bircher was highest in the year to July 2018 (202 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (123). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 Bircher 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 (+17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bircher

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bircher recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bircher

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bircher recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bircher

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bircher recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bircher

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bircher recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bircher

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bircher recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bircher

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bircher recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bircher

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bircher recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bircher

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bircher recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bircher

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bircher recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bircher

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bircher recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bircher

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bircher recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Bircher over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bircher 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.

Bircher has an estimated population of 4,340. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bircher sits in decile 6.4, 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 Bircher. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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