Crime in Bocking Blackwater: statistics, rates and trends
594 crimes were recorded in Bocking Blackwater in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bocking Blackwater at a glance
- Crime trends in Bocking Blackwater
- Types of crime in Bocking Blackwater
- Bocking Blackwater compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bocking Blackwater
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bocking Blackwater
- Demographics of Bocking Blackwater
- Questions about crime in Bocking Blackwater
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (235), anti-social behaviour (78) and shoplifting (47) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,910th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bocking Blackwater | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 594 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.8 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,240 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bocking Blackwater peaked in the year to August 2022 (921 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (569). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 594 | 52.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 569 | 50.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 661 | 58.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 744 | 66.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 921 | 81.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 874 | 77.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 911 | 81.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 846 | 75.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 753 | 67.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and criminal damage and arson (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 20 to 42 and shoplifting rose from 36 to 47, while criminal damage and arson fell from 47 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 20.9 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 4.2 | 8.5 | +31% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +110% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bocking Blackwater; the highest is Braintree Central & Beckers Green (135.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Braintree West (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bocking Blackwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,529 | 135.8 | +157% |
| Bocking South | 578 | 87.9 | +66% |
| Braintree South | 408 | 61.8 | +17% |
| Bocking North | 339 | 64.5 | +22% |
| Braintree West | 150 | 29.3 | -45% |
| Great Notley & Black Notley | 468 | 44.4 | -16% |
| Silver End & Cressing | 747 | 72.9 | +38% |
| Halstead Trinity | 351 | 47.6 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Bocking Blackwater over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Broadoaks Crescent” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broadoaks Crescent | 61 |
| On or near Kitchen Field | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 26 |
| On or near Ushers Meadow | 21 |
| On or near Rustic Close | 20 |
| On or near Courtauld Road | 18 |
| On or near Kingfisher Gate | 18 |
| On or near Trafalgar Way | 18 |
| On or near Bartram Avenue North | 17 |
| On or near Vanguard Way | 15 |
Of the 516 crimes in Bocking Blackwater with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 78 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 194 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 5.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bocking Blackwater has an estimated population of 11,240 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bocking Blackwater average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bocking Blackwater | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bocking Blackwater a safe place to live?
Bocking Blackwater recorded 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,910th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bocking Blackwater?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Bocking Blackwater going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bocking Blackwater was up 4% on the year before: 594 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 569 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bocking Blackwater?
About 11,240 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bocking Blackwater?
Bocking Blackwater 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.