Crime in Churchdown: statistics, rates and trends

956 crimes were recorded in Churchdown in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 438 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Churchdown has the 988th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Churchdown was highest in the year to July 2026 (956 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (600). Over the whole period it rose 59%, 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 Churchdown 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 burglary (+67%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in public order (-24%) and other crime (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Churchdown

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Churchdown recorded 438 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Churchdown

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Churchdown recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Churchdown

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Churchdown recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Churchdown

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Churchdown recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Churchdown

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Churchdown recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Churchdown

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Churchdown recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Churchdown

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Churchdown recorded 40 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 67% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Churchdown

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Churchdown recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Churchdown

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Churchdown recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Churchdown

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Churchdown recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Churchdown

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Churchdown recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Churchdown

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Churchdown recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Churchdown

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Churchdown recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

3 areas within Churchdown, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Innsworth had the highest rate (82.5 per 1,000) and Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote the lowest (39.2). 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 Churchdown over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Churchdown 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.

Churchdown has an estimated population of 16,232. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Churchdown 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 Churchdown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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