Crime in Littledown & Iford: statistics, rates and trends

695 crimes were recorded in Littledown & Iford in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 218 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Littledown & Iford has the 2,239th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Littledown & Iford was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,035 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (695). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 Littledown & Iford 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 vehicle crime, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+61%) and burglary (+30%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-55%) and other theft (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Littledown & Iford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Littledown & Iford recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Littledown & Iford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Littledown & Iford recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Littledown & Iford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Littledown & Iford recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Littledown & Iford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Littledown & Iford recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Littledown & Iford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Littledown & Iford recorded 43 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Littledown & Iford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Littledown & Iford recorded 40 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 down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Littledown & Iford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Littledown & Iford recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Littledown & Iford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Littledown & Iford recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Littledown & Iford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Littledown & Iford recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Littledown & Iford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Littledown & Iford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Littledown & Iford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Littledown & Iford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Littledown & Iford

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Littledown & Iford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Littledown & Iford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Littledown & Iford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Littledown & Iford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Littledown & Iford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Littledown & Iford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Littledown & Iford 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.

Littledown & Iford has an estimated population of 9,992. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Littledown & Iford sits in decile 8.8, 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 Littledown & Iford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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