Crime in Eden and Lyvennet Vale: statistics, rates and trends

234 crimes were recorded in Eden and Lyvennet Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eden and Lyvennet Vale has the 3,400th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Eden and Lyvennet Vale was highest in the year to July 2022 (236 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (158). Over the whole period it rose 48%, 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 Eden and Lyvennet Vale 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 drugs.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in public order (-40%) and other theft (-36%).

Violence and sexual offences in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 123% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Eden and Lyvennet Vale

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eden and Lyvennet Vale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Eden and Lyvennet Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eden and Lyvennet Vale 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.

Eden and Lyvennet Vale has an estimated population of 5,676. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eden and Lyvennet Vale sits in decile 5.2, 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 Eden and Lyvennet Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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