Crime in Murston: statistics, rates and trends

819 crimes were recorded in Murston in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 292 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Murston has the 945th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Murston was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,369 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (819). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 Murston 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, other crime.

The largest increases were in other theft (+31%) and anti-social behaviour (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%) and public order (-31%).

Violence and sexual offences in Murston

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Murston recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Murston

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Murston recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 29.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Murston

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Murston recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Murston

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Murston recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Murston

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Murston recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Murston

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Murston recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Murston

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Murston recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Murston

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Murston recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Murston

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Murston recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Murston

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Murston recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Murston

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Murston recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Murston

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Murston recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Murston

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Murston recorded 3 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 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Murston over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Murston 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.

Murston has an estimated population of 7,235. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Murston sits in decile 3.8, 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 Murston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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