Crime in Ardleigh & Little Bromley: statistics, rates and trends
167 crimes were recorded in Ardleigh & Little Bromley in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ardleigh & Little Bromley at a glance
- Crime trends in Ardleigh & Little Bromley
- Types of crime in Ardleigh & Little Bromley
- Ardleigh & Little Bromley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ardleigh & Little Bromley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ardleigh & Little Bromley
- Demographics of Ardleigh & Little Bromley
- Questions about crime in Ardleigh & Little Bromley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (62), other theft (23) and criminal damage and arson (20) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,093rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ardleigh & Little Bromley | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 167 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.1 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 3,470 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ardleigh & Little Bromley peaked in the year to August 2021 (259 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (155). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 167 | 48.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 155 | 44.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 221 | 63.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 243 | 70.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 196 | 56.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 259 | 74.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 229 | 66.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 200 | 57.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 195 | 56.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (48% below) was well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 23, while violence and sexual offences fell from 74 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 17.9 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Other theft | 23 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 5.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 4.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ardleigh & Little Bromley; the highest is St Osyth, Tendring (153.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Little Clacton, Tendring (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ardleigh & Little Bromley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley | 468 | 54.6 | +13% |
| Alresford & Elmstead | 485 | 54.9 | +14% |
| Weeley & Tendring | 468 | 120.3 | +150% |
| Brightlingsea | 418 | 46.8 | -3% |
| Stour Valley | 183 | 44.3 | -8% |
| St Osyth | 761 | 153.1 | +218% |
| Little Clacton | 158 | 44.2 | -8% |
| Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland | 269 | 53.7 | +12% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Ardleigh & Little Bromley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ingram'S Piece” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ingram'S Piece | 15 |
| On or near Bromley Road | 9 |
| On or near Wivenhoe Road | 9 |
| On or near Ernest Fancy Lane | 8 |
| On or near A120 | 7 |
| On or near Jubilee Lane | 7 |
| On or near Clover Way | 6 |
| On or near Crown Lane South | 6 |
| On or near Forge Court | 5 |
| On or near Harwich Road | 5 |
Of the 153 crimes in Ardleigh & Little Bromley with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 62 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Ardleigh & Little Bromley has an estimated population of 3,470 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.0%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ardleigh & Little Bromley average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ardleigh & Little Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ardleigh & Little Bromley a safe place to live?
Ardleigh & Little Bromley recorded 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,093rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ardleigh & Little Bromley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 62 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (23).
Is crime in Ardleigh & Little Bromley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ardleigh & Little Bromley was up 8% on the year before: 167 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 155 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ardleigh & Little Bromley?
About 3,470 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ardleigh & Little Bromley?
Ardleigh & Little Bromley is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.