Crime in Brereton Rural: statistics, rates and trends

367 crimes were recorded in Brereton Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 174 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brereton Rural has the 3,280th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Brereton Rural was highest in the year to July 2026 (367 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (36). Over the whole period it rose 51%, 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 Brereton 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 anti-social behaviour (+36%) and public order (+28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Brereton Rural

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brereton Rural recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Brereton Rural

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brereton Rural recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Brereton Rural

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brereton Rural recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Brereton Rural

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brereton Rural recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Brereton Rural

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brereton Rural recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Brereton Rural

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brereton Rural recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Brereton Rural

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brereton Rural recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Brereton Rural

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brereton Rural recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Brereton Rural

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brereton Rural recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Brereton Rural

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brereton Rural recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Brereton Rural

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brereton Rural recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

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

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brereton 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.

Brereton Rural has an estimated population of 8,318. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brereton Rural sits in decile 7.0, 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 Brereton Rural. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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