Crime in Withyham: statistics, rates and trends

81 crimes were recorded in Withyham in the 12 months to July 2026, 24.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 23 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Withyham has the 3,868th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Withyham was highest in the year to July 2021 (142 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (81). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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 Withyham 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Withyham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Withyham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Withyham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Withyham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Withyham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Withyham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Withyham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Withyham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Withyham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Withyham recorded 9 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 down 31% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Withyham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Withyham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Withyham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Withyham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Withyham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Withyham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Withyham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Withyham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Withyham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Withyham 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.

Withyham has an estimated population of 3,275. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Withyham sits in decile 8.0, 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 Withyham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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