Crime in Cauldwell: statistics, rates and trends

1,793 crimes were recorded in Cauldwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 678 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cauldwell has the 484th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cauldwell was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,888 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,581). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 Cauldwell 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in drugs (+24%) and possession of weapons (+13%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-72%) and bicycle theft (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Cauldwell

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cauldwell recorded 678 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Cauldwell

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cauldwell recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cauldwell

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cauldwell recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cauldwell

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cauldwell recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cauldwell

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cauldwell recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cauldwell

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cauldwell recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Cauldwell

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cauldwell recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Cauldwell

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cauldwell recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cauldwell

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cauldwell recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cauldwell

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cauldwell recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Cauldwell

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cauldwell recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Cauldwell

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cauldwell recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Cauldwell

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cauldwell recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Cauldwell

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cauldwell recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Cauldwell over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cauldwell 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.

Cauldwell has an estimated population of 12,414. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cauldwell sits in decile 2.7, more 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 Cauldwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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