These crimes often occur in busy areas and can leave victims feeling vulnerable. They also indicate opportunistic offending patterns.
Preventing theft supports the priority to Tackle Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour, reducing harm and improving community confidence.
Notes:
This data is sourced from the official data.police.uk API, which provides publicly available crime and policing information for England and Wales. The dataset is updated monthly and reflects recorded incidents reported to the police. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, figures may change as investigations progress or records are updated. Data is aggregated for transparency and should not be used to identify individuals. For full details on methodology and limitations, please refer to data.police.uk.