Crime in Eggbuckland: statistics, rates and trends

688 crimes were recorded in Eggbuckland in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 314 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eggbuckland has the 2,910th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Eggbuckland was highest in the year to July 2025 (748 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (502). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 Eggbuckland 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 shoplifting (+295%).

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-47%) and burglary (-39%).

Violence and sexual offences in Eggbuckland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eggbuckland recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Eggbuckland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eggbuckland recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 295% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Eggbuckland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eggbuckland recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Eggbuckland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eggbuckland recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Eggbuckland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eggbuckland recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Eggbuckland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eggbuckland recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Eggbuckland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eggbuckland recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Eggbuckland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eggbuckland recorded 14 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 39% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Eggbuckland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eggbuckland recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Eggbuckland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eggbuckland recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Eggbuckland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eggbuckland recorded 8 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Eggbuckland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eggbuckland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Eggbuckland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eggbuckland 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.

Eggbuckland has an estimated population of 13,064. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eggbuckland sits in decile 6.9, less 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 Eggbuckland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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