Crime in Golden Valley South: statistics, rates and trends

77 crimes were recorded in Golden Valley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 32 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Golden Valley South has the 3,867th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Golden Valley South was highest in the year to July 2018 (118 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (63). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 South 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 (+28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Golden Valley South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Golden Valley South recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Golden Valley South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Golden Valley South recorded 15 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Golden Valley South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Golden Valley South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Golden Valley South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Golden Valley South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Golden Valley South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Golden Valley South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Golden Valley South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Golden Valley South recorded 3 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Golden Valley South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Golden Valley South recorded 3 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Golden Valley South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Golden Valley South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Golden Valley South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Golden Valley South 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Golden Valley South 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 South has an estimated population of 3,113. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Golden Valley South sits in decile 4.0, more 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 Golden Valley South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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