Crime in Gadebridge: statistics, rates and trends

447 crimes were recorded in Gadebridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 173 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gadebridge has the 1,849th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gadebridge was highest in the year to July 2025 (509 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (337). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 Gadebridge 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 anti-social behaviour.

The largest falls were in other theft (-21%) and violence and sexual offences (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gadebridge

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gadebridge recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gadebridge

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gadebridge recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 32.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gadebridge

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gadebridge recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gadebridge

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gadebridge recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gadebridge

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gadebridge recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gadebridge

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gadebridge recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gadebridge

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gadebridge recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gadebridge

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gadebridge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gadebridge

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gadebridge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gadebridge

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gadebridge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gadebridge

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gadebridge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Gadebridge

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gadebridge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Gadebridge over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gadebridge 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.

Gadebridge has an estimated population of 5,583. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gadebridge sits in decile 5.3, 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 Gadebridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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