Crime in Heartlands: statistics, rates and trends

1,877 crimes were recorded in Heartlands in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,005 reports (54% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heartlands has the 607th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Heartlands was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,968 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,248). Over the whole period it rose 50%, 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 Heartlands 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+36%) and robbery (+33%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-54%) and other crime (-50%).

Violence and sexual offences in Heartlands

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heartlands recorded 1,005 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (71.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 53.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Heartlands

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heartlands recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Heartlands

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heartlands recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Heartlands

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heartlands recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Heartlands

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heartlands recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Heartlands

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heartlands recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Heartlands

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heartlands recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Heartlands

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heartlands recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Heartlands

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heartlands recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Heartlands

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heartlands recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Heartlands

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heartlands recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Heartlands

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heartlands recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Heartlands

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heartlands recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Heartlands

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heartlands recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Heartlands over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heartlands 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.

Heartlands has an estimated population of 14,019. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heartlands sits in decile 1.0, 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 Heartlands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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