Crime in Kerne Bridge: statistics, rates and trends

112 crimes were recorded in Kerne Bridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 52 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kerne Bridge has the 3,630th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Kerne Bridge was highest in the year to July 2020 (216 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (112). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 Kerne Bridge 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 other theft (-45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Kerne Bridge

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kerne Bridge recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Kerne Bridge

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kerne Bridge recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kerne Bridge

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kerne Bridge recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kerne Bridge

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kerne Bridge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kerne Bridge

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kerne Bridge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kerne Bridge

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kerne Bridge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kerne Bridge

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kerne Bridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kerne Bridge

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kerne Bridge 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 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Kerne Bridge

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kerne Bridge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Kerne Bridge

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kerne Bridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Kerne Bridge

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kerne Bridge 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Kerne Bridge over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kerne Bridge 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.

Kerne Bridge has an estimated population of 3,192. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kerne Bridge sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. 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 Kerne Bridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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