Crime in By Brook: statistics, rates and trends

148 crimes were recorded in By Brook in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 44 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, By Brook has the 3,794th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in By Brook was highest in the year to July 2023 (232 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (148). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 By Brook 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 burglary.

The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-37%) and burglary (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in By Brook

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. By Brook recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in By Brook

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. By Brook recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in By Brook

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. By Brook recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in By Brook

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. By Brook recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in By Brook

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. By Brook recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in By Brook

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. By Brook recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in By Brook

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. By Brook recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in By Brook

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. By Brook recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in By Brook

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. By Brook recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in By Brook

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. By Brook recorded 2 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 down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in By Brook

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. By Brook 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in By Brook

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. By Brook 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 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 By Brook over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in By Brook 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.

By Brook has an estimated population of 5,189. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in By Brook sits in decile 6.7, 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 By Brook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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