April 2026Police.uk (OGL v3.0)
UK Crime Statistics Update — April 2026
461,132 crimes were recorded across England and Wales in April 2026, a 1.2% decrease from the previous month. Violence & Sexual Offences remains the most commonly recorded offence type at 34.5% of all crimes.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
461,132
Total Crimes
-1.2%
vs Prev Month
81.3
UK Rate / 1k
Crime by Type
Violence & Sexual Offences159,007
Anti-social Behaviour75,739
Shoplifting42,923
Criminal Damage & Arson34,756
Public Order31,707
Other Theft29,739
Vehicle Crime23,452
Burglary16,081
Drug Offences15,040
Other Crime9,877
Theft from Person7,791
Robbery6,451
Weapons Possession4,658
Bicycle Theft3,911
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Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology