Understanding UK Crime Statistics
Learn how crime data is collected, what categories mean and how to make sense of trends in your area.
Our blog offers deeper dives into UK crime trends, safety tips and how to interpret the data we provide. Explore our latest posts below:
Learn how crime data is collected, what categories mean and how to make sense of trends in your area.
An overview of the latest crime patterns across the United Kingdom, including regional differences and emerging issues.
Practical advice to help you and your neighbours stay safe, from securing your home to community engagement.
A step‑by‑step guide to making fair comparisons between cities, areas and postcodes using population‑adjusted rates and category breakdowns.
Explore how income, unemployment and the built environment relate to crime rates, and why correlation isn't causation.
Understand the difference between short‑term spikes and long‑term patterns so you can read crime data responsibly.
Get an overview of crime patterns across London’s diverse boroughs and learn how to interpret the data.
Discover how crime varies across Birmingham’s neighbourhoods and find out which categories are most prevalent.
Explore crime categories and area differences in Manchester and learn how to use our tools to stay informed.
Learn about crime patterns in Leeds, the role of its universities and nightlife, and how to explore the data.
See how crime varies across Glasgow’s districts and discover common offences in Scotland’s cultural capital.