UK Crime Statistics by Type

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) covers incidents that cause harassment, alarm or distress to individuals or communities but …

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a pedal cycle without the owner's consent, recorded under the Theft Act 1968. England…

Burglary is recorded under the Theft Act 1968 and covers entering a building as a trespasser with intent to steal, infli…

Criminal damage and arson covers the intentional or reckless destruction or damage of property belonging to another, rec…

Drug offences recorded by Police.uk include possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to supply, and …

The 'other crime' category in Police.uk data captures offences that do not fall into the 13 main crime type categories, …

Other theft covers theft offences not captured by specific categories such as bicycle theft, shoplifting, or vehicle cri…

Weapons possession offences recorded by Police.uk include possession of a bladed article or offensive weapon in a public…

Public order offences include riot, violent disorder, affray, and fear or provocation of violence under the Public Order…

Robbery is recorded under the Theft Act 1968 as theft involving the use or threat of force immediately before or during …

Shoplifting covers theft of goods from a shop or retail premises, recorded under the Theft Act 1968. England and Wales r…

Theft from the person covers pickpocketing, bag snatching, and distraction theft where no force or threat of force is us…

Vehicle crime is recorded under the Theft Act 1968 and covers theft of a motor vehicle, theft from a motor vehicle, and …

Violence and sexual offences is the broadest Police.uk crime category, covering everything from common assault and haras…