Crime in Dearham and Broughton: statistics, rates and trends

263 crimes were recorded in Dearham and Broughton in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 143 reports (54% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dearham and Broughton has the 3,711th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Dearham and Broughton was highest in the year to July 2021 (285 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (195). Over the whole period it rose 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 Dearham and Broughton 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 violence and sexual offences (+16%).

Violence and sexual offences in Dearham and Broughton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dearham and Broughton recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 54.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Dearham and Broughton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dearham and Broughton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Dearham and Broughton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dearham and Broughton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Dearham and Broughton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dearham and Broughton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Dearham and Broughton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dearham and Broughton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Dearham and Broughton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dearham and Broughton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 1300% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Dearham and Broughton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dearham and Broughton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Dearham and Broughton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dearham and Broughton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Dearham and Broughton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dearham and Broughton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Dearham and Broughton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dearham and Broughton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Dearham and Broughton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dearham and Broughton 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.

Dearham and Broughton has an estimated population of 8,142. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dearham and Broughton sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. 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 Dearham and Broughton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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