May 2024Police.uk (OGL v3.0)

UK Crime Statistics Update — May 2024

419,148 crimes were recorded across England and Wales in May 2024, a 9.4% decrease from the previous month. Violence & Sexual Offences remains the most commonly recorded offence type at 36.8% of all crimes.

Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: May 2024 • Updated monthly

419,148

Total Crimes

-9.4%

vs Prev Month

78.4

UK Rate / 1k

Crime by Type

Violence & Sexual Offences154,297
36.8%
Anti-social Behaviour64,946
15.5%
Public Order34,360
8.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson33,651
8.0%
Shoplifting32,954
7.9%
Other Theft27,273
6.5%
Vehicle Crime20,519
4.9%
Burglary14,937
3.6%
Drug Offences10,787
2.6%
Other Crime9,609
2.3%
Weapons Possession4,409
1.1%
Bicycle Theft3,933
0.9%
Theft from Person3,850
0.9%
Robbery3,623
0.9%

Biggest Movers

Most Improved (YoY)

Biggest Increases (YoY)

Powys+143.1%
Ceredigion+120.3%
Cambridge+41.8%
Horsham+39.3%

Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology