Crime Safety Blog
Area safety guides and crime data explained, using official UK Police data.
UK Burglary Statistics 2026: What Homeowners and Renters Need to Know
Burglary is the crime category that matters most to homeowners. Rates vary enormously between neighbouring postcodes. Here is what the 2026 data shows, and how to assess your own risk.
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How to Check Crime Rates Before Renting a Property
Most renters focus on the landlord, the lease, and the deposit. Few check the crime data before signing. Here is a practical guide to doing it properly, and what to look for.
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Crime in Birmingham 2026: An Area by Area Breakdown
Birmingham is the UK's second city and one of its most diverse. Crime varies sharply between its 40-plus postcode districts. Here is how it breaks down using Police data.
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Crime in Manchester 2026: A Postcode by Postcode Breakdown
Greater Manchester covers everything from the busy city centre to quiet commuter suburbs. Crime varies a lot between postcodes. Here is how it breaks down using January 2026 Police data.
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Crime in London 2026: Borough by Borough Breakdown
London is not one city. It is dozens of distinct neighbourhoods with dramatically different crime profiles. Using January 2026 Police data, we break down crime across the capital.
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How to Check Crime Rates Before Buying a House
Most homebuyers check school ratings and broadband speeds before making an offer. Crime data is just as important, yet most people overlook it entirely. Here is how to do it properly.
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Safest Places to Live in the UK 2026: Based on Real Police Data
Using January 2026 Police data, we ranked the postcode districts with the lowest recorded crime across the UK. From rural Derbyshire to the quieter corners of West London, here are the areas that stand out for safety.
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What UK Crime Statistics Actually Mean: A Plain English Guide
"Violence and sexual offences" is the UK's most common crime category, but it includes a lot more than it sounds. Here is what each crime category actually contains, and how to read the data sensibly.
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