Crime in Eaton Bray: statistics, rates and trends

165 crimes were recorded in Eaton Bray in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 58 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eaton Bray has the 3,331st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Eaton Bray was highest in the year to July 2018 (275 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (135). Over the whole period it fell 40%, 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 Eaton Bray 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-39%) and vehicle crime (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Eaton Bray

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eaton Bray recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Eaton Bray

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eaton Bray recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Eaton Bray

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eaton Bray recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Eaton Bray

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eaton Bray recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Eaton Bray

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eaton Bray recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Eaton Bray

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eaton Bray recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Eaton Bray

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eaton Bray recorded 7 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 up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Eaton Bray

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eaton Bray recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Eaton Bray

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eaton Bray recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Eaton Bray

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eaton Bray recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Eaton Bray over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eaton Bray 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.

Eaton Bray has an estimated population of 3,832. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eaton Bray 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 Eaton Bray. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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