Crime in Downlands: statistics, rates and trends

186 crimes were recorded in Downlands in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 74 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Downlands has the 3,415th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Downlands was highest in the year to July 2026 (186 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (144). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 Downlands 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 (+21%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Downlands

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Downlands recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Downlands

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Downlands recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Downlands

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Downlands recorded 15 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 7% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Downlands

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Downlands recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Downlands

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Downlands recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Downlands

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Downlands recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Downlands

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Downlands recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Downlands

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Downlands recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Downlands

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Downlands recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Downlands

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Downlands recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Downlands

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Downlands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Downlands over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Downlands 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.

Downlands has an estimated population of 4,555. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Downlands sits in decile 6.4, 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 Downlands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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