Crime in East Downham: statistics, rates and trends

164 crimes were recorded in East Downham in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 69 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Downham has the 3,010th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in East Downham was highest in the year to July 2021 (181 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (152). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 East Downham 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 other theft. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-57%).

Violence and sexual offences in East Downham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Downham recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in East Downham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Downham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in East Downham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Downham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in East Downham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Downham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in East Downham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Downham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in East Downham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Downham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in East Downham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Downham recorded 5 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 25% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in East Downham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Downham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in East Downham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Downham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in East Downham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Downham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in East Downham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Downham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in East Downham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Downham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 East Downham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Downham 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.

East Downham has an estimated population of 3,251. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Downham sits in decile 6.0, 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 East Downham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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