Is Bruce Castle Safe?
Crime statistics for Bruce Castle. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 12,720 total crimes recorded in Bruce Castle
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Bruce Castle — last 12 months
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Safest Areas Near Bruce Castle
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Bruce Castle by safety score
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bruce Castle safe?
Bruce Castle has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 12,720 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 0.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bruce Castle are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Bruce Castle in the last 12 months?
12,720 crimes were recorded in Bruce Castle in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 0.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (12,803 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 3,609 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Bruce Castle?
The most common crime in Bruce Castle is Violent Crime, with 3,609 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 28.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Bruce Castle increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Bruce Castle is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 0.7% — from 12,803 crimes in the previous 12 months to 12,720 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Bruce Castle?
Bruce Castle has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Bruce Castle compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Bruce Castle has a safety score of 8/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Bruce Castle is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Bruce Castle?
29% of crimes recorded in Bruce Castle resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Bruce Castle?
3,609 violent crimes were recorded in Bruce Castle in the last 12 months — representing 28.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 3,016 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Bruce Castle last updated?
The crime data for Bruce Castle was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Bruce Castle with other areas?
You can compare Bruce Castle with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.