Crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield: statistics, rates and trends
242 crimes were recorded in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- Types of crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- Demographics of Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- Questions about crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), anti-social behaviour (30) and criminal damage and arson (25) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,341st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 242 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.7 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 5,669 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (275 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (199). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 242 | 42.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 203 | 35.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 199 | 35.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 204 | 36.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 216 | 38.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 226 | 39.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 275 | 48.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 227 | 40.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 217 | 38.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 90 to 110.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 19.4 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield; the highest is South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville (73.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Moulsham Lodge (34.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon | 368 | 45.0 | +6% |
| Great Baddow East | 511 | 58.3 | +37% |
| Galleywood | 404 | 71.2 | +67% |
| Great Baddow West | 394 | 60.6 | +42% |
| South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville | 591 | 73.8 | +73% |
| Rettendon and Runwell | 492 | 67.7 | +59% |
| Moulsham Lodge | 194 | 34.4 | -19% |
| Goat Hall | 271 | 44.6 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bicknacre Road” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bicknacre Road | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Moor Hall Lane | 14 |
| On or near Middlemead | 13 |
| On or near Blind Lane | 12 |
| On or near Bennett'S Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Pease Place | 11 |
| On or near The Paddock | 9 |
| On or near Back Lane | 8 |
| On or near Nicholson Place | 8 |
Of the 212 crimes in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 36.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield has an estimated population of 5,669 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.1%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield a safe place to live?
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,341st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield was up 19% on the year before: 242 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 203 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield?
About 5,669 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield?
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield 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.