Crime in Lanchester & Burnhope: statistics, rates and trends

323 crimes were recorded in Lanchester & Burnhope in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 119 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lanchester & Burnhope has the 2,872nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lanchester & Burnhope was highest in the year to July 2023 (448 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (313). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 Lanchester & Burnhope 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-27%) and other theft (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Lanchester & Burnhope

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lanchester & Burnhope

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lanchester & Burnhope

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lanchester & Burnhope

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lanchester & Burnhope

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lanchester & Burnhope

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lanchester & Burnhope

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lanchester & Burnhope

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lanchester & Burnhope

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Lanchester & Burnhope

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lanchester & Burnhope

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lanchester & Burnhope recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Lanchester & Burnhope over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lanchester & Burnhope 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.

Lanchester & Burnhope has an estimated population of 6,027. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lanchester & Burnhope sits in decile 5.5, 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 Lanchester & Burnhope. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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