Crime in Bluehouse: statistics, rates and trends

594 crimes were recorded in Bluehouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 280 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bluehouse has the 1,304th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bluehouse was highest in the year to July 2021 (980 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (557). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 Bluehouse 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, other theft.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+81%) and other theft (+61%). The largest falls were in public order (-44%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bluehouse

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bluehouse recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bluehouse

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bluehouse recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bluehouse

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bluehouse recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bluehouse

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bluehouse recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bluehouse

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bluehouse recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bluehouse

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bluehouse recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bluehouse

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bluehouse recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bluehouse

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bluehouse recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bluehouse

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bluehouse recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bluehouse

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bluehouse recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bluehouse

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bluehouse recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bluehouse

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bluehouse recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Bluehouse over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bluehouse 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.

Bluehouse has an estimated population of 6,088. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bluehouse sits in decile 1.5, more 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 Bluehouse. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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