Crime in Commons: statistics, rates and trends

627 crimes were recorded in Commons in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 181 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Commons has the 2,593rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Commons was highest in the year to July 2021 (714 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (518). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 Commons 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 anti-social behaviour (+70%) and public order (+35%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Commons

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Commons recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Commons

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Commons recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Commons

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Commons recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Commons

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Commons recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Commons

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Commons recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Commons

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Commons recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Commons

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Commons recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Commons

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Commons recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Commons

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Commons recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Commons

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Commons recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Commons

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Commons recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Commons

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Commons recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Commons

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Commons recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Commons over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Commons 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.

Commons has an estimated population of 10,413. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Commons sits in decile 7.2, 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 Commons. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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