Crime in Eggardon: statistics, rates and trends

173 crimes were recorded in Eggardon in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 64 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eggardon has the 3,800th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Eggardon was highest in the year to July 2018 (235 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (157). 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 Eggardon 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 increases were in other theft (+15%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-65%) and criminal damage and arson (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Eggardon

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eggardon recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Eggardon

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eggardon recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Eggardon

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eggardon recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Eggardon

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eggardon recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Eggardon

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eggardon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Eggardon

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eggardon recorded 7 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 down 65% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Eggardon

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eggardon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Eggardon

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eggardon recorded 5 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Eggardon

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eggardon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Eggardon

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eggardon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Eggardon

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eggardon 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Eggardon

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eggardon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Eggardon over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eggardon 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.

Eggardon has an estimated population of 6,101. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eggardon sits in decile 5.3, 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 Eggardon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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