Crime in Throckley: statistics, rates and trends

604 crimes were recorded in Throckley in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 200 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Throckley has the 515th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Throckley was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,068 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (604). Over the whole period it fell 43%, 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 Throckley 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 anti-social behaviour, other crime.

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and public order (-34%).

Violence and sexual offences in Throckley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Throckley recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Throckley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Throckley recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Throckley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Throckley recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Throckley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Throckley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Throckley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Throckley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Throckley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Throckley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Throckley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Throckley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Throckley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Throckley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Throckley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Throckley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Throckley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Throckley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Throckley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Throckley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Throckley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Throckley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Throckley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Throckley 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Throckley

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Throckley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

1 areas within Throckley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Callerton & Throckley had the highest rate (97.0 per 1,000) and Callerton & Throckley the lowest (97.0). 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 Throckley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Throckley 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.

Throckley has an estimated population of 6,951. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Throckley sits in decile 3.5, more 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 Throckley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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