Crime in Broadstone: statistics, rates and trends

321 crimes were recorded in Broadstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.2 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 anti-social behaviour, with 101 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Broadstone has the 3,737th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Broadstone was highest in the year to July 2019 (476 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (276). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 Broadstone 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 (+77%) and criminal damage and arson (+23%).

The largest falls were in other theft (-23%) and vehicle crime (-19%).

Anti-social behaviour in Broadstone

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broadstone recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 31.5% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Broadstone

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broadstone recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Broadstone

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broadstone recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Broadstone

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broadstone recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Broadstone

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broadstone recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Broadstone

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broadstone recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Broadstone

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broadstone recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Broadstone

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broadstone recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Broadstone

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broadstone recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Broadstone

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broadstone recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Broadstone

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Broadstone recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Broadstone

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broadstone 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Broadstone

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Broadstone recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Broadstone over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broadstone 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.

Broadstone has an estimated population of 10,274. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broadstone sits in decile 9.9, 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 Broadstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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