Crime in Barnton: statistics, rates and trends

269 crimes were recorded in Barnton in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 152 reports (57% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Barnton has the 1,210th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Barnton was highest in the year to July 2020 (456 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (269). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 Barnton 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 public order (-13%) and violence and sexual offences (-11%).

Violence and sexual offences in Barnton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barnton recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 56.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Barnton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barnton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Barnton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barnton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Barnton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barnton recorded 19 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 up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Barnton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barnton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Barnton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barnton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Barnton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barnton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Barnton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barnton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Barnton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barnton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Barnton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barnton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Barnton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barnton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

1 areas within Barnton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Marbury had the highest rate (37.0 per 1,000) and Marbury the lowest (37.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Barnton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barnton 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.

Barnton has an estimated population of 5,740. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barnton sits in decile 5.6, 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 Barnton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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