Crime in Chafford and North Stifford: statistics, rates and trends

538 crimes were recorded in Chafford and North Stifford in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 34% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chafford and North Stifford has the 2,362nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chafford and North Stifford was highest in the year to July 2020 (548 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (401). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 Chafford and North Stifford 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 vehicle crime, drugs.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+82%) and violence and sexual offences (+49%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chafford and North Stifford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chafford and North Stifford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chafford and North Stifford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chafford and North Stifford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 43 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 2% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chafford and North Stifford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chafford and North Stifford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chafford and North Stifford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chafford and North Stifford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chafford and North Stifford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Chafford and North Stifford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chafford and North Stifford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Chafford and North Stifford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chafford and North Stifford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Chafford and North Stifford

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chafford and North Stifford recorded 4 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Chafford and North Stifford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chafford and North Stifford 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.

Chafford and North Stifford has an estimated population of 8,054. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chafford and North Stifford sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. 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 Chafford and North Stifford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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