Crime in Golden Valley North: statistics, rates and trends

103 crimes were recorded in Golden Valley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 58 reports (56% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Golden Valley North has the 3,666th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Golden Valley North was highest in the year to July 2021 (149 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (76). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 Golden Valley North 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Golden Valley North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Golden Valley North recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 56.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Golden Valley North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Golden Valley North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Golden Valley North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Golden Valley North recorded 9 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Golden Valley North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Golden Valley North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Golden Valley North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Golden Valley North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Golden Valley North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Golden Valley North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Golden Valley North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Golden Valley North recorded 2 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Golden Valley North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Golden Valley North 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Golden Valley North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Golden Valley North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Golden Valley North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Golden Valley North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Golden Valley North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Golden Valley North 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 75% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Golden Valley North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Golden Valley North 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.

Golden Valley North has an estimated population of 3,059. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Golden Valley North sits in decile 4.5, 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 Golden Valley North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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