Crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate: statistics, rates and trends
1,157 crimes were recorded in Mill Hill & Moorgate in the 12 months to August 2026, 144.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Mill Hill & Moorgate
- Questions about crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (503), anti-social behaviour (201) and criminal damage and arson (119) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 478th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Mill Hill & Moorgate | Blackburn with Darwen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,157 | 17,854 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.7 | 109.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,998 | 162,540 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,697 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,147). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,157 | 144.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,209 | 151.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,147 | 143.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,175 | 146.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,478 | 184.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,595 | 199.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,697 | 212.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,360 | 170.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,343 | 167.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded notably more other crime (2.8 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (84% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (26% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 79 to 119 and public order rose from 47 to 70, while anti-social behaviour fell from 360 to 201 and burglary fell from 34 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 503 | 62.9 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 201 | 25.1 | 15.4 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 14.9 | 6.7 | +51% |
| Other theft | 71 | 8.9 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 70 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Other crime | 48 | 6.0 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 2.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mill Hill & Moorgate; the highest is Blackburn Central (259.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Billinge & Beardwood (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mill Hill & Moorgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewood | 1,172 | 127.0 | -12% |
| Livesey with Pleasington | 530 | 56.4 | -61% |
| Wensley Fold | 947 | 96.8 | -33% |
| Blackburn Central | 3,329 | 259.6 | +79% |
| Blackburn South & Lower Darwen | 708 | 74.1 | -49% |
| Shear Brow & Corporation Park | 1,224 | 131.5 | -9% |
| Blackburn South East | 1,157 | 145.2 | 0% |
| Billinge & Beardwood | 393 | 40.0 | -72% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Mill Hill & Moorgate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Broomfield Place” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broomfield Place | 74 |
| On or near Railton Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Foxstones Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Stanley Range | 28 |
| On or near Fielding Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Woodfield Close | 27 |
| On or near Mill Hill Street | 26 |
| On or near Bunkers Hill Close | 25 |
| On or near Hertford Street | 23 |
| On or near Park Place | 22 |
Of the 956 crimes in Mill Hill & Moorgate with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 201 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 431 | 45.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 232 | 24.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 7.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Mill Hill & Moorgate has an estimated population of 7,998 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (38%, against 23%), more social housing (24%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mill Hill & Moorgate average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Mill Hill & Moorgate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 81.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Mill Hill & Moorgate a safe place to live?
Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 144.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 478th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 503 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (201).
Is crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate was down 4% on the year before: 1,157 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,209 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mill Hill & Moorgate?
About 7,998 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mill Hill & Moorgate?
Mill Hill & Moorgate is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.