August 2024Police.uk (OGL v3.0)
UK Crime Statistics Update — August 2024
453,117 crimes were recorded across England and Wales in August 2024, a 7.6% increase from the previous month. Violence & Sexual Offences remains the most commonly recorded offence type at 33.7% of all crimes.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: August 2024 • Updated monthly
453,117
Total Crimes
+7.6%
vs Prev Month
83.4
UK Rate / 1k
Crime by Type
Violence & Sexual Offences152,778
Anti-social Behaviour86,358
Public Order35,916
Shoplifting35,549
Criminal Damage & Arson34,211
Other Theft27,796
Vehicle Crime20,704
Burglary17,421
Drug Offences12,618
Other Crime9,096
Theft from Person7,326
Robbery5,008
Bicycle Theft4,310
Weapons Possession4,026
Biggest Movers
Most Improved (YoY)
Biggest Increases (YoY)
Blaenau Gwent+31.7%
Sedgemoor+29.9%
Monmouthshire+29.4%
East Hertfordshire+26.9%
North Hertfordshire+26.7%
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology