Crime in Holbrook: statistics, rates and trends

1,329 crimes were recorded in Holbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 575 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Holbrook has the 2,229th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Holbrook was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,793 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,241). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 Holbrook 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 public order (+39%) and drugs (+37%).

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-59%) and vehicle crime (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Holbrook

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holbrook recorded 575 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 43.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Holbrook

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holbrook recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Holbrook

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holbrook recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Holbrook

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holbrook recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Holbrook

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holbrook recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Holbrook

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holbrook recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Holbrook

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holbrook recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Holbrook

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holbrook recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Holbrook

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holbrook recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Holbrook

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holbrook recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Holbrook

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holbrook recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Holbrook

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Holbrook recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Holbrook

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holbrook recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Holbrook

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Holbrook recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Holbrook over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holbrook 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.

Holbrook has an estimated population of 19,044. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holbrook sits in decile 3.4, 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 Holbrook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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