Crime in Hendy: statistics, rates and trends

123 crimes were recorded in Hendy in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 59 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hendy has the 3,622nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hendy was highest in the year to July 2020 (180 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (120). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 Hendy 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-22%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hendy

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hendy recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hendy

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hendy recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hendy

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hendy recorded 10 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hendy

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hendy recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hendy

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hendy recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hendy

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hendy recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hendy

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hendy recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hendy

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hendy recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hendy

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hendy recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hendy

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hendy recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hendy

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hendy recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Hendy over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hendy 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.

Hendy has an estimated population of 3,479. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hendy sits in decile 8.1, 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 Hendy. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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