Crime in Bocking South: statistics, rates and trends
589 crimes were recorded in Bocking South in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bocking South at a glance
- Crime trends in Bocking South
- Types of crime in Bocking South
- Bocking South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bocking South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bocking South
- Population and deprivation in Bocking South
- Questions about crime in Bocking South
- About this data
589 crimes were recorded in Bocking South in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 301 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bocking South has the 1,512th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bocking South | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 589 | 10,070 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.6 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,577 | 164,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bocking South was highest in the year to July 2020 (968 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (589). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 589 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 650 | 98.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 628 | 95.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 712 | 108.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 808 | 122.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 840 | 127.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 968 | 147.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 894 | 135.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 768 | 116.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bocking South 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+18%). The largest falls were in public order (-29%) and drugs (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 45.8 | 1.34 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 9.1 | 0.59 | +2% |
| Other theft | 54 | 8.2 | 1.28 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 6.4 | 0.94 | -18% |
| Public order | 34 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 4.0 | 0.48 | +18% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.6 | 0.79 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -24% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.1 | 1.01 | +17% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.7 | 0.47 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.34 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bocking South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bocking South recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 51.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bocking South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bocking South recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bocking South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bocking South recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bocking South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bocking South recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bocking South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bocking South recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bocking South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bocking South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bocking South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bocking South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bocking South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bocking South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bocking South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bocking South recorded 14 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bocking South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bocking South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bocking South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bocking South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bocking South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bocking South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bocking South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bocking South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bocking South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bocking South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bocking South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bocking South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bocking South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree West | 147 | 28.7 | -68% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,494 | 132.7 | +48% |
| Bocking North | 335 | 63.7 | -29% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | -41% |
| Braintree South | 409 | 62.0 | -31% |
| Great Notley & Black Notley | 470 | 44.5 | -50% |
| Silver End & Cressing | 738 | 72.0 | -20% |
| Halstead Trinity | 342 | 46.3 | -48% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near John English Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Lamberts Orchard | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Pygot Place | 22 |
| On or near Panfield Lane | 20 |
| On or near Elm Bungalows | 19 |
| On or near Flanders Close | 19 |
| On or near Wentworth Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Beech Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Dukes Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bocking South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 238 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 10.2% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 8.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
Bocking South has an estimated population of 6,577. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bocking South sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bocking South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% |
| Social rented homes | 34.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Bocking South a safe place to live?
Bocking South recorded 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Bocking South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Bocking South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bocking South was down 9% on the year before: 589 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 650 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bocking South?
Bocking South 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 Bocking South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.