Crime in Eastville: statistics, rates and trends

2,526 crimes were recorded in Eastville in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 872 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eastville has the 438th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Eastville was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,526 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,811). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 Eastville 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, other theft.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+308%) and drugs (+48%). The largest falls were in public order (-26%) and other crime (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Eastville

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastville recorded 872 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 34.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Eastville

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastville recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Eastville

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastville recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Eastville

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastville recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Eastville

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastville recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Eastville

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastville recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Eastville

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastville recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 308% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Eastville

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastville recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Eastville

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastville recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Eastville

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastville recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Eastville

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastville recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Eastville

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eastville recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Eastville

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastville recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Eastville

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastville recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Eastville over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastville 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.

Eastville has an estimated population of 17,019. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastville sits in decile 4.1, 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 Eastville. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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