Crime in Wyboston: statistics, rates and trends

246 crimes were recorded in Wyboston in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 87 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wyboston has the 2,818th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wyboston was highest in the year to July 2021 (413 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (184). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 Wyboston 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 vehicle crime (-64%) and burglary (-48%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wyboston

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wyboston recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wyboston

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wyboston recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wyboston

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wyboston recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wyboston

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wyboston recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 467% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wyboston

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wyboston recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wyboston

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wyboston recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wyboston

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wyboston recorded 16 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wyboston

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wyboston recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wyboston

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wyboston recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wyboston

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wyboston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wyboston

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wyboston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wyboston

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wyboston recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Wyboston over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wyboston 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.

Wyboston has an estimated population of 4,481. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wyboston sits in decile 5.0, 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 Wyboston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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