October 2024Police.uk (OGL v3.0)

UK Crime Statistics Update — October 2024

494,814 crimes were recorded across England and Wales in October 2024, a 5.3% increase from the previous month. Violence & Sexual Offences remains the most commonly recorded offence type at 33.1% of all crimes.

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

494,814

Total Crimes

+5.3%

vs Prev Month

84.3

UK Rate / 1k

Crime by Type

Violence & Sexual Offences163,924
33.1%
Anti-social Behaviour77,545
15.7%
Shoplifting44,149
8.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson36,473
7.4%
Other Theft34,246
6.9%
Public Order34,145
6.9%
Vehicle Crime29,275
5.9%
Burglary20,325
4.1%
Drug Offences15,751
3.2%
Theft from Person12,149
2.5%
Other Crime10,762
2.2%
Robbery6,444
1.3%
Bicycle Theft5,191
1.0%
Weapons Possession4,435
0.9%

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