Crime in Northchurch: statistics, rates and trends

140 crimes were recorded in Northchurch in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 29 reports (21% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northchurch has the 3,237th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Northchurch was highest in the year to July 2024 (153 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (110). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 Northchurch 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+45%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-43%) and violence and sexual offences (-19%).

Anti-social behaviour in Northchurch

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northchurch recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Northchurch

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northchurch recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Northchurch

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northchurch recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Northchurch

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northchurch recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Northchurch

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northchurch recorded 11 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 10% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Northchurch

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northchurch recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Northchurch

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northchurch recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Northchurch

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northchurch recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Northchurch

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northchurch recorded 3 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 200% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Northchurch

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northchurch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Northchurch

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northchurch recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Northchurch

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northchurch recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Northchurch over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northchurch 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.

Northchurch has an estimated population of 3,100. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northchurch sits in decile 8.5, 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 Northchurch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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