Crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate: statistics, rates and trends
1,181 crimes were recorded in Mill Hill & Moorgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate at a glance
- Crime trends in Mill Hill & Moorgate
- Types of crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate
- Mill Hill & Moorgate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mill Hill & Moorgate
- Population and deprivation in Mill Hill & Moorgate
- Questions about crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate
- About this data
1,181 crimes were recorded in Mill Hill & Moorgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 499 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mill Hill & Moorgate has the 455th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mill Hill & Moorgate | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,181 | 18,049 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.7 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,998 | 162,540 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,665 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,131). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,181 | 147.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,224 | 153.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,131 | 141.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,221 | 152.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,467 | 183.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,604 | 200.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,665 | 208.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,355 | 169.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,374 | 171.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 109 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mill Hill & Moorgate 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+92%) and criminal damage and arson (+28%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-41%) and burglary (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 499 | 62.4 | 1.82 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 220 | 27.5 | 1.79 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 14.3 | 2.10 | +28% |
| Public order | 77 | 9.6 | 1.45 | +92% |
| Other theft | 70 | 8.8 | 1.37 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 7.4 | 1.50 | +9% |
| Other crime | 51 | 6.4 | 3.02 | +19% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.3 | 0.99 | +37% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 2.3 | 2.32 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.1 | 0.14 | -40% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 0.74 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.37 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 499 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 5 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 29% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mill Hill & Moorgate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mill Hill & Moorgate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mill Hill & Moorgate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mill Hill & Moorgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewood | 1,214 | 131.5 | -11% |
| Livesey with Pleasington | 541 | 57.6 | -61% |
| Wensley Fold | 972 | 99.4 | -33% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,381 | 263.6 | +79% |
| Blackburn South & Lower Darwen | 703 | 73.6 | -50% |
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,233 | 132.5 | -10% |
| Blackburn South East | 1,177 | 147.7 | +0% |
| Billinge & Beardwood | 394 | 40.1 | -73% |
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 Mill Hill & Moorgate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broomfield Place | 74 |
| On or near Railton Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Foxstones Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Stanley Range | 29 |
| On or near Woodfield Close | 29 |
| On or near Bunkers Hill Close | 28 |
| On or near Fielding Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Hertford Street | 26 |
| On or near Mill Hill Street | 26 |
| On or near Dorothy Street | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mill Hill & Moorgate 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 421 | 35.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 220 | 18.6% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 9.1% |
| Local resolution | 72 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
Mill Hill & Moorgate has an estimated population of 7,998. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mill Hill & Moorgate sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mill Hill & Moorgate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% |
| Social rented homes | 23.9% |
| Private rented homes | 27.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 81.5% |
Is Mill Hill & Moorgate a safe place to live?
Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 147.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 499 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (220).
Is crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate was down 4% on the year before: 1,181 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,224 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mill Hill & Moorgate?
Mill Hill & Moorgate is policed by Lancashire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Mill Hill & Moorgate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.