Crime in Troon: statistics, rates and trends
1,452 crimes were recorded in Troon in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (508), anti-social behaviour (234) and criminal damage and arson (137) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,671st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Troon | Leicester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,452 | 47,488 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.9 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 17,099 | 388,348 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Troon peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,601 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,363). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,452 | 84.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,601 | 93.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,472 | 86.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,498 | 87.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,560 | 91.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,440 | 84.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,464 | 85.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,363 | 79.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,406 | 82.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 159 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 118 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (33% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 187 to 234, while shoplifting fell from 179 to 121 and drugs fell from 71 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 508 | 29.7 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 234 | 13.7 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 134 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 7.1 | 8.5 | -32% |
| Other theft | 74 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Burglary | 49 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Drugs | 49 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Troon; the highest is Thurncourt (86.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Spinney Hills (49.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Troon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushey Mead | 1,205 | 66.6 | -22% |
| North Evington | 1,451 | 60.1 | -29% |
| Humberstone & Hamilton | 1,558 | 75.1 | -12% |
| Belgrave | 1,502 | 74.6 | -12% |
| Wycliffe | 1,112 | 68.6 | -19% |
| Thurncourt | 1,025 | 86.1 | +1% |
| Evington | 1,442 | 78.8 | -7% |
| Spinney Hills | 616 | 49.8 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Troon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Keyham Close” (122).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Keyham Close | 122 |
| On or near Gardenfield Road | 100 |
| On or near Wickford Close | 62 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Northfield Road | 41 |
| On or near Gipsy Lane | 33 |
| On or near Oliver Road | 33 |
| On or near Barkby Road | 27 |
| On or near Dilks Road | 22 |
| On or near Onyx Crescent | 22 |
Of the 1,218 crimes in Troon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 234 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 418 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 391 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 75 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Troon has an estimated population of 17,099 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Troon average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Troon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Troon a safe place to live?
Troon recorded 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,671st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Troon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 508 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (234).
Is crime in Troon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Troon was down 9% on the year before: 1,452 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,601 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Troon?
About 17,099 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Troon?
Troon is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.