Crime in Old Gore: statistics, rates and trends

92 crimes were recorded in Old Gore in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.2 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 violence and sexual offences, with 33 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Old Gore has the 3,781st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Old Gore was highest in the year to July 2018 (139 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (72). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 Old Gore 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 violence and sexual offences (-13%).

Violence and sexual offences in Old Gore

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Old Gore recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 35.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Old Gore

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Old Gore recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Old Gore

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Old Gore recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Old Gore

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Old Gore recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Old Gore

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Old Gore recorded 8 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Old Gore

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Old Gore recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Old Gore

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Old Gore recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Old Gore

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Old Gore recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Old Gore

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Old Gore recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Old Gore

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Old Gore 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Old Gore

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Old Gore recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Old Gore over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Old Gore 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.

Old Gore has an estimated population of 3,156. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Old Gore sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. 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 Old Gore. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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