Crime in Pilgrims: statistics, rates and trends

257 crimes were recorded in Pilgrims 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 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 73 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pilgrims has the 2,895th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Pilgrims was highest in the year to July 2018 (384 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (235). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 Pilgrims 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 (+50%).

The largest falls were in public order (-31%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Pilgrims

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pilgrims recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Pilgrims

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pilgrims recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 26.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Pilgrims

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pilgrims recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Pilgrims

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pilgrims recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Pilgrims

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pilgrims recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Pilgrims

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pilgrims recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Pilgrims

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pilgrims recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Pilgrims

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pilgrims recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Pilgrims

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pilgrims recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Pilgrims

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pilgrims recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Pilgrims

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pilgrims recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Pilgrims

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pilgrims 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Pilgrims over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pilgrims 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.

Pilgrims has an estimated population of 4,841. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pilgrims sits in decile 7.3, 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 Pilgrims. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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