Crime in Upper Willingdon: statistics, rates and trends

209 crimes were recorded in Upper Willingdon in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 63% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 76 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upper Willingdon has the 2,574th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Upper Willingdon was highest in the year to July 2026 (209 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (57). Over the whole period it rose 125%, 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 Willingdon 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 anti-social behaviour (+75%) and violence and sexual offences (+55%).

Violence and sexual offences in Upper Willingdon

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upper Willingdon recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Upper Willingdon

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upper Willingdon recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Upper Willingdon

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upper Willingdon recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Upper Willingdon

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upper Willingdon recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Upper Willingdon

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upper Willingdon recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Upper Willingdon

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upper Willingdon recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Upper Willingdon

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upper Willingdon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Upper Willingdon

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upper Willingdon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Upper Willingdon

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upper Willingdon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Upper Willingdon

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upper Willingdon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Upper Willingdon

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upper Willingdon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Upper Willingdon

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upper Willingdon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Willingdon over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upper Willingdon 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 Willingdon has an estimated population of 3,457. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upper Willingdon sits in decile 8.2, 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 Upper Willingdon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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