Crime in Mirehouse: statistics, rates and trends

347 crimes were recorded in Mirehouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 205 reports (59% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mirehouse has the 2,445th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Mirehouse was highest in the year to July 2019 (512 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (347). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 Mirehouse 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. The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and anti-social behaviour (-45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Mirehouse

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mirehouse recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 59.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Mirehouse

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mirehouse recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Mirehouse

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mirehouse recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Mirehouse

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mirehouse recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Mirehouse

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mirehouse recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Mirehouse

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mirehouse recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Mirehouse

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mirehouse recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Mirehouse

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mirehouse recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Mirehouse

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mirehouse recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Mirehouse

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mirehouse recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Mirehouse

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mirehouse recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Mirehouse

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mirehouse recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Mirehouse

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mirehouse recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Mirehouse over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mirehouse 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.

Mirehouse has an estimated population of 5,373. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mirehouse sits in decile 2.9, more 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 Mirehouse. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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