Crime in Northstead: statistics, rates and trends

1,060 crimes were recorded in Northstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.7 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 371 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northstead has the 765th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Northstead was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,410 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,050). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 Northstead 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+74%) and drugs (+17%). The largest falls were in burglary (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Northstead

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northstead recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Northstead

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northstead recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Northstead

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northstead recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Northstead

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northstead recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Northstead

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northstead recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Northstead

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northstead recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Northstead

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northstead recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Northstead

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northstead recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Northstead

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northstead recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Northstead

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northstead recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Northstead

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northstead recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Northstead

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northstead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Northstead

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northstead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Northstead

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northstead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Northstead over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northstead 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.

Northstead has an estimated population of 8,500. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northstead sits in decile 3.6, 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 Northstead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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