Crime in Bocking North: statistics, rates and trends

335 crimes were recorded in Bocking North in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 146 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bocking North has the 2,470th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bocking North was highest in the year to July 2020 (533 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (292). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bocking North 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-24%) and public order (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bocking North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bocking North recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bocking North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bocking North recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bocking North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bocking North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bocking North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bocking North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bocking North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bocking North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bocking North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bocking North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bocking North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bocking North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bocking North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bocking North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bocking North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bocking North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bocking North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bocking North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bocking North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bocking North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bocking North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bocking North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bocking North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bocking North 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bocking North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bocking North.

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 Bocking North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bocking North 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.

Bocking North has an estimated population of 5,258. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bocking North sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Bocking North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.