Crime in Northern Parishes: statistics, rates and trends

451 crimes were recorded in Northern Parishes in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northern Parishes has the 2,896th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Northern Parishes was highest in the year to July 2026 (451 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (329). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 Northern Parishes 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 public order (+75%) and criminal damage and arson (+55%).

Violence and sexual offences in Northern Parishes

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northern Parishes recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Northern Parishes

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northern Parishes recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Northern Parishes

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northern Parishes recorded 48 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 up 55% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Northern Parishes

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northern Parishes recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 128% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Northern Parishes

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northern Parishes recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Northern Parishes

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northern Parishes recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Northern Parishes

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northern Parishes recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Northern Parishes

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northern Parishes recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Northern Parishes

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northern Parishes recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Northern Parishes

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northern Parishes recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Northern Parishes

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northern Parishes 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Northern Parishes

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northern Parishes recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Northern Parishes

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northern Parishes recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Northern Parishes over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northern Parishes 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.

Northern Parishes has an estimated population of 8,498. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northern Parishes sits in decile 8.0, 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 Northern Parishes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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