Crime in Steeton: statistics, rates and trends

397 crimes were recorded in Steeton in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.8 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 225 reports (57% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Steeton has the 700th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Steeton was highest in the year to July 2022 (426 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (335). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 Steeton 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 anti-social behaviour (+38%) and criminal damage and arson (+11%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-72%) and burglary (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Steeton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Steeton recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 56.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Steeton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Steeton recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Steeton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Steeton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Steeton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Steeton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Steeton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Steeton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Steeton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Steeton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Steeton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Steeton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Steeton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Steeton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Steeton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Steeton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Steeton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Steeton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Steeton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Steeton 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Steeton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Steeton 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Steeton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Steeton 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.

Steeton has an estimated population of 5,305. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Steeton sits in decile 7.8, 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 Steeton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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