Crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel: statistics, rates and trends

386 crimes were recorded in St Stephen-in-Brannel in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 188 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Stephen-in-Brannel has the 2,724th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel was highest in the year to July 2025 (415 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (272). Over the whole period it rose 42%, 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 St Stephen-in-Brannel 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 criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+55%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 48.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 24 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in St Stephen-in-Brannel

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Stephen-in-Brannel recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 St Stephen-in-Brannel over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Stephen-in-Brannel 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.

St Stephen-in-Brannel has an estimated population of 6,739. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Stephen-in-Brannel 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 St Stephen-in-Brannel. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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