Crime in Smithdown: statistics, rates and trends

1,419 crimes were recorded in Smithdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 589 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Smithdown has the 1,399th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Smithdown was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,474 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,419). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 Smithdown 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 public order, drugs, robbery.

The largest increases were in other crime (+50%) and anti-social behaviour (+22%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and burglary (-39%).

Violence and sexual offences in Smithdown

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Smithdown recorded 589 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Smithdown

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Smithdown recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Smithdown

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Smithdown recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Smithdown

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Smithdown recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Smithdown

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Smithdown recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Smithdown

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Smithdown recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Smithdown

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Smithdown recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Smithdown

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Smithdown recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Smithdown

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Smithdown recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Smithdown

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Smithdown recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Smithdown

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Smithdown recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Smithdown

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Smithdown recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Smithdown

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Smithdown recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Smithdown

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Smithdown recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Smithdown over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Smithdown 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.

Smithdown has an estimated population of 15,161. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Smithdown 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 Smithdown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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