Crime in Eastwood: statistics, rates and trends

1,745 crimes were recorded in Eastwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 542 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Eastwood has the 495th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Eastwood was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,240 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,679). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 Eastwood 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in other crime (+100%) and burglary (+37%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-48%) and anti-social behaviour (-41%).

Violence and sexual offences in Eastwood

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastwood recorded 542 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Eastwood

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastwood recorded 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Eastwood

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastwood recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Eastwood

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastwood recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Eastwood

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastwood recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Eastwood

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastwood recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Eastwood

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastwood recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Eastwood

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastwood recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Eastwood

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastwood recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Eastwood

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastwood recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Eastwood

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastwood recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Eastwood

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastwood recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Eastwood

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eastwood 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 down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Eastwood

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

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

4 areas within Eastwood, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Eastwood St Mary's had the highest rate (137.6 per 1,000) and Eastwood Hall the lowest (37.5). 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 Eastwood over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastwood 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.

Eastwood has an estimated population of 19,652. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastwood sits in decile 5.7, 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 Eastwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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