Check crime rates by postcode
Enter a postcode to see recorded crimes within roughly a mile, broken down by category, using official street-level police data.
You can check local crime by postcode for free using official Police UK street-level data, which records incidents within roughly a one-mile radius each month, broken down into categories such as anti-social behaviour, burglary, vehicle crime and violent crime. Raw numbers need context: dense city centres always record far more incidents than villages simply because more people pass through them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a 'high' crime number actually mean?
Recorded street-level crimes within about a mile in one month. Central urban postcodes routinely record 300+ because of footfall, nightlife and retail; that is normal for a city centre and not comparable with a residential suburb. Compare like-for-like areas, and visit at different times of day.
Which crime categories matter most when buying a home?
For residents, burglary, vehicle crime and criminal damage are usually the most relevant to daily life. High shoplifting counts, by contrast, mostly indicate the presence of shops rather than a dangerous area.
How up to date is the data?
Police forces publish street-level data monthly, typically with a two-month lag. The month shown on your result is the latest published.
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Official open data under the Open Government Licence. Indicative information only — always verify through full searches during conveyancing.