Crime in Howgate: statistics, rates and trends

189 crimes were recorded in Howgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 103 reports (54% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Howgate has the 3,616th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Howgate was highest in the year to July 2020 (392 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (189). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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 Howgate 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 public order (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Howgate

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Howgate recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 54.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Howgate

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Howgate recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Howgate

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Howgate recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Howgate

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Howgate recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Howgate

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Howgate recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Howgate

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Howgate recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Howgate

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Howgate recorded 5 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 50% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Howgate

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Howgate recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Howgate

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Howgate recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Howgate

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Howgate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Howgate

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Howgate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Howgate over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Howgate 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.

Howgate has an estimated population of 5,313. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Howgate sits in decile 4.1, 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 Howgate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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