Crime in Broughton South: statistics, rates and trends

91 crimes were recorded in Broughton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 21.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 48 reports (53% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Broughton South has the 3,898th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Broughton South was highest in the year to July 2022 (191 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (91). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 Broughton South 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Broughton South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broughton South recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 52.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Broughton South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broughton South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Broughton South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broughton South recorded 8 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Broughton South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broughton South recorded 6 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Broughton South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broughton South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Broughton South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broughton South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Broughton South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broughton South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Broughton South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broughton South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Broughton South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broughton South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Broughton South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broughton South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Broughton South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broughton South 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.

Broughton South has an estimated population of 4,291. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broughton South sits in decile 8.9, 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 Broughton South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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