Crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch: statistics, rates and trends

92 crimes were recorded in Kidmore End & Whitchurch in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 28 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kidmore End & Whitchurch has the 3,753rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch was highest in the year to July 2023 (120 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (80). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 Kidmore End & Whitchurch 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 Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kidmore End & Whitchurch 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 80% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kidmore End & Whitchurch 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 down 83% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Kidmore End & Whitchurch over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kidmore End & Whitchurch 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.

Kidmore End & Whitchurch has an estimated population of 3,008. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kidmore End & Whitchurch sits in decile 8.5, 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 Kidmore End & Whitchurch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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