Crime in Werrington: statistics, rates and trends

381 crimes were recorded in Werrington in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 176 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Werrington has the 972nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Werrington was highest in the year to July 2019 (384 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (224). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 Werrington 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 other crime.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+53%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Werrington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Werrington recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 46.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Werrington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Werrington recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Werrington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Werrington recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Werrington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Werrington recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Werrington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Werrington recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Werrington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Werrington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Werrington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Werrington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Werrington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Werrington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Werrington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Werrington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Werrington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Werrington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Werrington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Werrington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Werrington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Werrington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

2 areas within Werrington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cellarhead had the highest rate (72.2 per 1,000) and Werrington the lowest (46.4). 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 Werrington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Werrington 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.

Werrington has an estimated population of 6,403. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Werrington sits in decile 8.7, 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 Werrington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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