Crime in Watton-at-Stone: statistics, rates and trends

226 crimes were recorded in Watton-at-Stone in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 45% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 90 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Watton-at-Stone has the 3,184th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Watton-at-Stone was highest in the year to July 2018 (235 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (156). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 Watton-at-Stone 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 violence and sexual offences (+55%) and anti-social behaviour (+42%).

Violence and sexual offences in Watton-at-Stone

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Watton-at-Stone recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Watton-at-Stone

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Watton-at-Stone recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Watton-at-Stone

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Watton-at-Stone recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Watton-at-Stone

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Watton-at-Stone recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Watton-at-Stone

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Watton-at-Stone recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Watton-at-Stone

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Watton-at-Stone recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Watton-at-Stone

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Watton-at-Stone recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Watton-at-Stone

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Watton-at-Stone recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Watton-at-Stone

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Watton-at-Stone recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Watton-at-Stone

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Watton-at-Stone recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Watton-at-Stone over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Watton-at-Stone 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.

Watton-at-Stone has an estimated population of 4,881. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Watton-at-Stone sits in decile 7.1, 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 Watton-at-Stone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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