Check the crime rate by postcode
Enter a postcode to see how much crime is recorded in the neighbourhood per 1,000 residents, how that compares with the rest of England, and the crimes reported near the home in recent months. Figures come from data.police.uk and ONS population estimates and are refreshed monthly.
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What you'll see
- A 1 to 10 crime score for the neighbourhood, compared with England
- Crime per 1,000 residents by type, such as burglary, violence and vehicle crime
- Street-level crimes reported near the home in recent months, on a map
- Police stations and prisons nearby
Sources: data.police.uk; ONS population estimates
Questions
How can I check crime in an area before buying a house?
Search the postcode. The area page shows how the neighbourhood's crime rate compares with the rest of England, and the Crime section of each property report maps the crimes reported near the home.
How accurate is crime data by postcode?
Police forces publish crimes at an approximate location, snapped to a nearby street point to protect victims' privacy. Treat street-level crimes as roughly placed, and the neighbourhood rate as the more reliable guide.