Crime in Clementswood: statistics, rates and trends

2,228 crimes were recorded in Clementswood in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 560 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clementswood has the 458th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Clementswood was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,685 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,116). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 Clementswood 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 anti-social behaviour, theft from the person, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in other crime (+52%) and drugs (+43%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-36%) and vehicle crime (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Clementswood

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clementswood recorded 560 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Clementswood

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clementswood recorded 324 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Clementswood

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clementswood recorded 291 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Clementswood

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clementswood recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Clementswood

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clementswood recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Clementswood

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clementswood recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Clementswood

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clementswood recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Clementswood

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clementswood recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Clementswood

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clementswood recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Clementswood

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clementswood recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Clementswood

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clementswood recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Clementswood

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clementswood recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Clementswood

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clementswood recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Clementswood

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clementswood recorded 11 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 up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Clementswood over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clementswood 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.

Clementswood has an estimated population of 15,104. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clementswood sits in decile 3.0, 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 Clementswood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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