Crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield: statistics, rates and trends
233 crimes were recorded in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- Questions about crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
- About this data
233 crimes were recorded in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 102 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield has the 3,402nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 233 | 15,643 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.1 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,669 | 188,803 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield was highest in the year to July 2020 (282 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (183). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 233 | 41.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 200 | 35.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 214 | 37.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 183 | 32.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 221 | 39.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 225 | 39.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 282 | 49.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 226 | 39.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 219 | 38.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 18.0 | 0.53 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 4.6 | 0.30 | +73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +73% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.4 | 0.68 | +19% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.3 | 0.35 | +18% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -43% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +0% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.04 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon | 394 | 48.2 | +17% |
| Great Baddow East | 517 | 59.0 | +44% |
| Galleywood | 417 | 73.5 | +79% |
| Great Baddow West | 371 | 57.1 | +39% |
| South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville | 569 | 71.1 | +73% |
| Rettendon and Runwell | 481 | 66.2 | +61% |
| Moulsham Lodge | 197 | 34.9 | -15% |
| Goat Hall | 251 | 41.3 | +1% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bicknacre Road | 25 |
| On or near Middlemead | 13 |
| On or near Moor Hall Lane | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near The Paddock | 10 |
| On or near Bennett'S Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Blind Lane | 9 |
| On or near Pease Place | 9 |
| On or near Back Lane | 8 |
| On or near Geffrey Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 32.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 69 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% |
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield has an estimated population of 5,669. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield a safe place to live?
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield was up 16% on the year before: 233 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 200 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield?
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.