Crime in Bocking North: statistics, rates and trends
339 crimes were recorded in Bocking North in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bocking North at a glance
- Crime trends in Bocking North
- Types of crime in Bocking North
- Bocking North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bocking North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bocking North
- Demographics of Bocking North
- Questions about crime in Bocking North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (144), anti-social behaviour (54) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,452nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bocking North | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 339 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.5 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,258 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bocking North peaked in the year to August 2020 (547 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (293). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 339 | 64.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 360 | 68.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 293 | 55.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 357 | 67.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 411 | 78.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 509 | 96.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 547 | 104.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 435 | 82.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 413 | 78.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (33% below) and other theft (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 42 to 54, while violence and sexual offences fell from 190 to 144.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 27.4 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 10.3 | 15.4 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bocking North; 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 North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocking South | 578 | 87.9 | +36% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | -18% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,529 | 135.8 | +111% |
| Braintree West | 150 | 29.3 | -55% |
| Braintree South | 408 | 61.8 | -4% |
| Great Notley & Black Notley | 468 | 44.4 | -31% |
| Halstead Trinity | 351 | 47.6 | -26% |
| Three Fields | 270 | 39.3 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Bocking North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Panfield Road” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Panfield Road | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Broad Road | 19 |
| On or near Deal Close | 13 |
| On or near Camberton Road | 12 |
| On or near Hadley Close | 11 |
| On or near Church Street | 10 |
| On or near Convent Lane | 10 |
| On or near Fennes Road | 8 |
| On or near Romney Close | 8 |
Of the 285 crimes in Bocking North with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 36.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Bocking North has an estimated population of 5,258 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (27%, against 19%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bocking North average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bocking North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bocking North a safe place to live?
Bocking North recorded 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,452nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bocking North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Bocking North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bocking North was down 6% on the year before: 339 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 360 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bocking North?
About 5,258 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bocking North?
Bocking North 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.