Crime in Houghton and Irthington: statistics, rates and trends

76 crimes were recorded in Houghton and Irthington in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 43 reports (57% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Houghton and Irthington has the 3,877th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Houghton and Irthington was highest in the year to July 2021 (116 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (42). Over the whole period it rose 81%, 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 Houghton and Irthington 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 (+23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Houghton and Irthington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Houghton and Irthington recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 56.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Houghton and Irthington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Houghton and Irthington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Houghton and Irthington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Houghton and Irthington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Houghton and Irthington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Houghton and Irthington recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Houghton and Irthington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Houghton and Irthington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Houghton and Irthington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Houghton and Irthington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Houghton and Irthington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Houghton and Irthington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Houghton and Irthington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Houghton and Irthington 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 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Houghton and Irthington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Houghton and Irthington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Houghton and Irthington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Houghton and Irthington 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.

Houghton and Irthington has an estimated population of 3,160. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Houghton and Irthington sits in decile 7.6, 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 Houghton and Irthington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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