Crime in Brown Clee: statistics, rates and trends

104 crimes were recorded in Brown Clee in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 55 reports (53% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brown Clee has the 3,864th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Brown Clee was highest in the year to July 2023 (158 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (97). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 Brown Clee 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 (+41%).

Violence and sexual offences in Brown Clee

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brown Clee recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 52.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Brown Clee

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brown Clee recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Brown Clee

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brown Clee recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Brown Clee

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brown Clee recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Brown Clee

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brown Clee recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Brown Clee

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brown Clee recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Brown Clee

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brown Clee recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Brown Clee

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brown Clee recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Brown Clee

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brown Clee 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Brown Clee

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brown Clee 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Brown Clee

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brown Clee 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 1.0% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Brown Clee over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brown Clee 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.

Brown Clee has an estimated population of 4,162. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brown Clee sits in decile 5.0, 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 Brown Clee. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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