January 2026Police.uk (OGL v3.0)
UK Crime Statistics Update — January 2026
407,409 crimes were recorded across England and Wales in January 2026, a 5.9% decrease from the previous month. Violence & Sexual Offences remains the most commonly recorded offence type at 36.9% of all crimes.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: January 2026 • Updated monthly
407,409
Total Crimes
-5.9%
vs Prev Month
82.6
UK Rate / 1k
Crime by Type
Violence & Sexual Offences150,289
Anti-social Behaviour55,807
Shoplifting33,627
Criminal Damage & Arson28,845
Other Theft27,532
Public Order24,926
Vehicle Crime22,495
Burglary16,955
Drug Offences16,849
Other Crime9,855
Theft from Person7,425
Robbery5,935
Weapons Possession4,114
Bicycle Theft2,755
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Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology