Crime in Saron: statistics, rates and trends

266 crimes were recorded in Saron in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 161 reports (61% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Saron has the 2,578th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Saron was highest in the year to July 2026 (266 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (156). Over the whole period it rose 56%, 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 Saron 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 violence and sexual offences (+41%) and anti-social behaviour (+35%). The largest falls were in public order (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Saron

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Saron recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 60.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Saron

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Saron recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Saron

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Saron recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Saron

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Saron recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Saron

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Saron recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Saron

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Saron recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Saron

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Saron recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Saron

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Saron recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Saron

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Saron recorded 4 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Saron

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Saron recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Saron over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Saron 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.

Saron has an estimated population of 4,405. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Saron sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. 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 Saron. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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