Crime in Upper Tone: statistics, rates and trends

433 crimes were recorded in Upper Tone in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 210 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upper Tone has the 3,387th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Upper Tone was highest in the year to July 2026 (433 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (329). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 Upper Tone 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 other theft (+27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Upper Tone

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upper Tone recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 48.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Upper Tone

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upper Tone recorded 38 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 27% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Upper Tone

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upper Tone recorded 38 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 down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Upper Tone

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upper Tone recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Upper Tone

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upper Tone recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Upper Tone

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upper Tone recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Upper Tone

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upper Tone recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Upper Tone

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upper Tone recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Upper Tone

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upper Tone recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Upper Tone

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upper Tone recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Upper Tone

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upper Tone recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Upper Tone

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upper Tone 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Upper Tone over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upper Tone 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.

Upper Tone has an estimated population of 10,435. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upper Tone sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. 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 Upper Tone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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