Crime in Ercall Magna: statistics, rates and trends

120 crimes were recorded in Ercall Magna in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 59 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ercall Magna has the 3,613th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ercall Magna was highest in the year to July 2019 (125 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (99). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 Ercall Magna 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 violence and sexual offences (+37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ercall Magna

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ercall Magna recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ercall Magna

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ercall Magna recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ercall Magna

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ercall Magna recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ercall Magna

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ercall Magna recorded 7 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 down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ercall Magna

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ercall Magna recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ercall Magna

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ercall Magna recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ercall Magna

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ercall Magna recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ercall Magna

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ercall Magna recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Ercall Magna

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ercall Magna recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ercall Magna

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ercall Magna recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ercall Magna

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ercall Magna recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Ercall Magna over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ercall Magna 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.

Ercall Magna has an estimated population of 3,369. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ercall Magna sits in decile 5.4, 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 Ercall Magna. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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