Crime in Peasedown: statistics, rates and trends

339 crimes were recorded in Peasedown in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 156 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Peasedown has the 2,961st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Peasedown was highest in the year to July 2025 (355 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (230). Over the whole period it rose 47%, 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 Peasedown 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 shoplifting (+10%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-11%).

Violence and sexual offences in Peasedown

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Peasedown recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 46.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Peasedown

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Peasedown recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Peasedown

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Peasedown recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Peasedown

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Peasedown recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Peasedown

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Peasedown recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Peasedown

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Peasedown recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Peasedown

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Peasedown recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Peasedown

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Peasedown recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Peasedown

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Peasedown recorded 4 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 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Peasedown

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Peasedown recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Peasedown

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Peasedown recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Peasedown

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Peasedown recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Peasedown over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Peasedown 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.

Peasedown has an estimated population of 6,586. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Peasedown sits in decile 7.5, 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 Peasedown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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