Crime in Cranford: statistics, rates and trends

1,455 crimes were recorded in Cranford in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 561 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cranford has the 1,316th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cranford was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,674 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,270). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 Cranford 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, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+42%) and public order (+33%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-56%) and robbery (-41%).

Violence and sexual offences in Cranford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cranford recorded 561 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Cranford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cranford recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cranford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cranford recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cranford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cranford recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cranford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cranford recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cranford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cranford recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cranford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cranford recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Cranford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cranford recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Cranford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cranford recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cranford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cranford recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Cranford

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cranford recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Cranford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cranford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Cranford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cranford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Cranford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cranford 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 83% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Cranford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cranford 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.

Cranford has an estimated population of 14,967. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cranford sits in decile 2.9, 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 Cranford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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