Crime in South Park & Woodhatch: statistics, rates and trends

508 crimes were recorded in South Park & Woodhatch in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 224 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Park & Woodhatch has the 2,989th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in South Park & Woodhatch was highest in the year to July 2020 (689 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (508). 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 South Park & Woodhatch 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 public order (+18%) and other theft (+17%).

The largest falls were in shoplifting (-32%) and anti-social behaviour (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in South Park & Woodhatch

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in South Park & Woodhatch

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in South Park & Woodhatch

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in South Park & Woodhatch

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in South Park & Woodhatch

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in South Park & Woodhatch

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in South Park & Woodhatch

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in South Park & Woodhatch

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in South Park & Woodhatch

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in South Park & Woodhatch

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in South Park & Woodhatch

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 6 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in South Park & Woodhatch

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Park & Woodhatch recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South Park & Woodhatch over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Park & Woodhatch 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.

South Park & Woodhatch has an estimated population of 9,973. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Park & Woodhatch sits in decile 6.6, 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 South Park & Woodhatch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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