Crime in Dresden & Florence: statistics, rates and trends

750 crimes were recorded in Dresden & Florence in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 324 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dresden & Florence has the 667th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Dresden & Florence was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,011 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (675). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 Dresden & Florence 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.

The largest increases were in public order (+40%) and other theft (+28%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-32%) and shoplifting (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Dresden & Florence

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dresden & Florence recorded 324 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Dresden & Florence

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dresden & Florence recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Dresden & Florence

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dresden & Florence recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Dresden & Florence

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dresden & Florence recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Dresden & Florence

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dresden & Florence recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Dresden & Florence

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dresden & Florence recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Dresden & Florence

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dresden & Florence recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Dresden & Florence

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dresden & Florence recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Dresden & Florence

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dresden & Florence recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Dresden & Florence

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dresden & Florence recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Dresden & Florence

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dresden & Florence recorded 15 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 32% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Dresden & Florence

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dresden & Florence recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Dresden & Florence

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dresden & Florence recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Dresden & Florence over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dresden & Florence 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.

Dresden & Florence has an estimated population of 5,725. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dresden & Florence sits in decile 2.2, 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 Dresden & Florence. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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