Crime in Rixton and Woolston: statistics, rates and trends

453 crimes were recorded in Rixton and Woolston in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 170 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rixton and Woolston has the 3,017th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Rixton and Woolston was highest in the year to July 2020 (687 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (453). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 Rixton and Woolston 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 vehicle crime (+33%) and criminal damage and arson (+23%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and other theft (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Rixton and Woolston

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rixton and Woolston recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Rixton and Woolston

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rixton and Woolston recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Rixton and Woolston

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rixton and Woolston recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Rixton and Woolston

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rixton and Woolston recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Rixton and Woolston

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rixton and Woolston recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Rixton and Woolston

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rixton and Woolston recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Rixton and Woolston

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rixton and Woolston recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Rixton and Woolston

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rixton and Woolston recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Rixton and Woolston

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rixton and Woolston recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Rixton and Woolston

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rixton and Woolston recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Rixton and Woolston

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rixton and Woolston recorded 5 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Rixton and Woolston

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rixton and Woolston recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Rixton and Woolston over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rixton and Woolston 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.

Rixton and Woolston has an estimated population of 9,021. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rixton and Woolston sits in decile 8.2, 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 Rixton and Woolston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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