Crime in Bocking South: statistics, rates and trends
578 crimes were recorded in Bocking South in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bocking South
- Questions about crime in Bocking South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (296), anti-social behaviour (61) and other theft (50) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,565th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bocking South | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 578 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.9 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,577 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bocking South of any year here (578 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 578 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 640 | 97.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 647 | 98.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 690 | 104.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 804 | 122.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 855 | 130.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 963 | 146.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 857 | 130.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 821 | 124.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bocking South recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (31% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (57% below) and anti-social behaviour (40% below). On the year before, public order fell from 46 to 34 and criminal damage and arson fell from 47 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 45.0 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 9.3 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Other theft | 50 | 7.6 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 34 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bocking South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree West | 150 | 29.3 | -67% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,529 | 135.8 | +54% |
| Bocking North | 339 | 64.5 | -27% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | -40% |
| Braintree South | 408 | 61.8 | -30% |
| Great Notley & Black Notley | 468 | 44.4 | -50% |
| Silver End & Cressing | 747 | 72.9 | -17% |
| Halstead Trinity | 351 | 47.6 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Bocking South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “John English Avenue” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near John English Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Pygot Place | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Panfield Lane | 22 |
| On or near Lamberts Orchard | 21 |
| On or near Flanders Close | 19 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 19 |
| On or near Beech Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Dukes Road | 17 |
| On or near Wentworth Crescent | 17 |
Of the 517 crimes in Bocking South with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 47.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 4.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bocking South has an estimated population of 6,577 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (35%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bocking South average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bocking South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bocking South a safe place to live?
Bocking South recorded 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,565th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Bocking South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Bocking South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bocking South was down 10% on the year before: 578 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 640 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bocking South?
About 6,577 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bocking South?
Bocking South 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.