Crime in Poundstock: statistics, rates and trends

168 crimes were recorded in Poundstock in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 90 reports (54% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Poundstock has the 3,709th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Poundstock was highest in the year to July 2025 (193 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (117). Over the whole period it rose 44%, 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 Poundstock 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 Poundstock

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Poundstock recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 53.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Poundstock

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Poundstock recorded 19 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 19% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Poundstock

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Poundstock recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Poundstock

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Poundstock recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Poundstock

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Poundstock recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Poundstock

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Poundstock recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Poundstock

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Poundstock recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Poundstock

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Poundstock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Poundstock

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Poundstock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Poundstock

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Poundstock recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Poundstock over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Poundstock 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.

Poundstock has an estimated population of 5,199. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Poundstock sits in decile 4.0, 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 Poundstock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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