Crime in Talavera: statistics, rates and trends

1,637 crimes were recorded in Talavera in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 592 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Talavera has the 713th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Talavera was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,787 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,424). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 Talavera 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+138%) and other crime (+50%). The largest falls were in burglary (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Talavera

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Talavera recorded 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Talavera

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Talavera recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Talavera

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Talavera recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Talavera

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Talavera recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Talavera

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Talavera recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Talavera

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Talavera recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Talavera

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Talavera recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Talavera

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Talavera recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Talavera

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Talavera recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Talavera

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Talavera recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Talavera

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Talavera recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Talavera

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Talavera recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Talavera

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Talavera recorded 17 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 21% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Talavera

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Talavera recorded 6 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Talavera over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Talavera 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.

Talavera has an estimated population of 12,809. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Talavera sits in decile 3.1, 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 Talavera. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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