Check Crime Rates by Postcode â UK Crime Map
See crime statistics for any UK area using official Police.uk data. Updated monthly with the latest figures.
Check Crime Rates by Postcode
Looking for crime statistics in your area? Our free crime checker uses official Police.uk data to show you crime rates for any postcode in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Whether you're moving house, buying property, or just curious about your neighbourhood, get the facts with real police data.
Enter any UK postcode and see a breakdown of crimes reported in the last few months, with each incident plotted on an interactive map.
What Crime Categories Are Shown?
Break-ins to homes and other buildings
Theft of or from vehicles
Violent and sexual offences
Nuisance, environmental, and personal ASB
Theft from shops and retail premises
Possession and supply offences
Damage to property and arson
Theft not covered by other categories
Why Check Crime Rates?
Research the safety of an area before committing to a property.
Check crime levels near schools, parks, and family neighbourhoods.
Assess security risks when choosing business premises.
Compare crime rates across different areas for analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How current is the data?
Police.uk updates crime data monthly, typically with a 2-month delay. For example, in December you'd see data up to October. We always show the most recent available data.
Why are crime locations approximate?
To protect victims' privacy, crime locations are "anonymised" â snapped to a nearby point rather than the exact address. This means crimes shown "on or near" a street may have occurred anywhere along that street or nearby.
Why is Scotland data limited?
Police Scotland doesn't publish data to Police.uk. Only British Transport Police crimes (on trains/stations) are available for Scotland, so crime levels appear artificially low.
What does the crime level mean?
We calculate a simple crime level based on the number of crimes in the area over the past 3 months. This gives a rough indication but isn't a scientific risk assessment â actual risk depends on many factors.
Can I see historical trends?
This tool shows recent crime data. For historical trends and detailed analysis, visit the official Police.uk website.
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