Crime in Shacklewell: statistics, rates and trends

1,492 crimes were recorded in Shacklewell in the 12 months to July 2026, 157.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 326 reports (22% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shacklewell has the 384th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Shacklewell was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,492 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,097). Over the whole period it rose 36%, 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 Shacklewell 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, shoplifting, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+131%) and robbery (+131%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-30%) and vehicle crime (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Shacklewell

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shacklewell recorded 326 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Shacklewell

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shacklewell recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Shacklewell

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shacklewell recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 131% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Shacklewell

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shacklewell recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Shacklewell

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shacklewell recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Shacklewell

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shacklewell recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Shacklewell

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shacklewell recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 131% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Shacklewell

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shacklewell recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Shacklewell

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shacklewell recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Shacklewell

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shacklewell recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Shacklewell

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shacklewell recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Shacklewell

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shacklewell recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Shacklewell

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shacklewell recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Shacklewell

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shacklewell recorded 8 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Shacklewell over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shacklewell 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.

Shacklewell has an estimated population of 9,500. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shacklewell sits in decile 3.0, 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 Shacklewell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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