Crime in Pinkwell: statistics, rates and trends

2,070 crimes were recorded in Pinkwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 653 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pinkwell has the 1,190th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Pinkwell was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,139 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,376). Over the whole period it rose 42%, 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 Pinkwell 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+15%) and public order (+14%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-58%) and criminal damage and arson (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Pinkwell

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pinkwell recorded 653 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 31.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Pinkwell

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pinkwell recorded 456 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Pinkwell

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pinkwell recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Pinkwell

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pinkwell recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Pinkwell

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pinkwell recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Pinkwell

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pinkwell recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Pinkwell

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pinkwell recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Pinkwell

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pinkwell recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Pinkwell

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pinkwell recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Pinkwell

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pinkwell recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Pinkwell

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pinkwell recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Pinkwell

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pinkwell recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Pinkwell

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pinkwell recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Pinkwell

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pinkwell recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Pinkwell over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pinkwell 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.

Pinkwell has an estimated population of 20,263. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pinkwell sits in decile 3.3, 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 Pinkwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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