Crime in Homelands: statistics, rates and trends

179 crimes were recorded in Homelands in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Homelands has the 3,065th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Homelands was highest in the year to July 2021 (258 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (136). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 Homelands 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 Homelands

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Homelands recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 46.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Homelands

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Homelands recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Homelands

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Homelands recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Homelands

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Homelands recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Homelands

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Homelands recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Homelands

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Homelands recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Homelands

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Homelands recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Homelands

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Homelands recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Homelands

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Homelands 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Homelands

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Homelands recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Homelands

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Homelands recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Homelands over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Homelands 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.

Homelands has an estimated population of 3,654. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Homelands sits in decile 3.1, 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 Homelands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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