Crime in Hutton & Locking: statistics, rates and trends

564 crimes were recorded in Hutton & Locking in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 239 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hutton & Locking has the 2,419th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hutton & Locking was highest in the year to July 2026 (564 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (320). Over the whole period it rose 76%, 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 Hutton & Locking 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 burglary (+57%) and public order (+27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hutton & Locking

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hutton & Locking recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hutton & Locking

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hutton & Locking recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hutton & Locking

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hutton & Locking recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hutton & Locking

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hutton & Locking recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hutton & Locking

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hutton & Locking recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hutton & Locking

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hutton & Locking recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hutton & Locking

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hutton & Locking recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hutton & Locking

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hutton & Locking recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hutton & Locking

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hutton & Locking recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hutton & Locking

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hutton & Locking recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hutton & Locking

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hutton & Locking recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hutton & Locking

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hutton & Locking recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hutton & Locking

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hutton & Locking recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Hutton & Locking over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hutton & Locking 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.

Hutton & Locking has an estimated population of 8,642. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hutton & Locking sits in decile 6.8, 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 Hutton & Locking. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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