Crime in Great Notley & Black Notley: statistics, rates and trends
470 crimes were recorded in Great Notley & Black Notley in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Notley & Black Notley at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Notley & Black Notley
- Types of crime in Great Notley & Black Notley
- Great Notley & Black Notley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Notley & Black Notley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Notley & Black Notley
- Population and deprivation in Great Notley & Black Notley
- Questions about crime in Great Notley & Black Notley
- About this data
470 crimes were recorded in Great Notley & Black Notley in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 182 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Notley & Black Notley has the 3,261st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Notley & Black Notley | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 470 | 10,070 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.5 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,550 | 164,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Notley & Black Notley was highest in the year to July 2021 (671 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (398). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 470 | 44.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 409 | 38.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 398 | 37.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 471 | 44.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 580 | 55.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 671 | 63.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 608 | 57.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 624 | 59.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 566 | 53.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Notley & Black Notley 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+150%) and violence and sexual offences (+13%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and vehicle crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 17.3 | 0.50 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 9.0 | 0.59 | +150% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.4 | 0.68 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.6 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Public order | 30 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -39% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.3 | 0.38 | +27% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +17% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.3 | 0.13 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Notley & Black Notley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Notley & Black Notley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Notley & Black Notley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Notley & Black Notley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Notley & Black Notley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Notley & Black Notley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Notley & Black Notley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Notley & Black Notley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Notley & Black Notley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Notley & Black Notley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Notley & Black Notley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Notley & Black Notley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Notley & Black Notley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Great Notley & Black Notley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Notley & Black Notley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Notley & Black Notley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Notley & Black Notley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree West | 147 | 28.7 | -36% |
| Braintree South | 409 | 62.0 | +39% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,494 | 132.7 | +198% |
| Bocking South | 589 | 89.6 | +101% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | +19% |
| Bocking North | 335 | 63.7 | +43% |
| Silver End & Cressing | 738 | 72.0 | +62% |
| Witham West | 493 | 72.1 | +62% |
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 Great Notley & Black Notley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Ragley Close | 39 |
| On or near Felbrigg Close | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Bedells Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Thresher Rise | 19 |
| On or near Witham Road | 18 |
| On or near Edison Way | 16 |
| On or near Cloughton Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Church Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Notley & Black Notley 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 | 151 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 20.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 6.4% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Great Notley & Black Notley has an estimated population of 10,550. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Notley & Black Notley sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Notley & Black Notley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Great Notley & Black Notley a safe place to live?
Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Great Notley & Black Notley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Great Notley & Black Notley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Notley & Black Notley was up 15% on the year before: 470 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 409 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Notley & Black Notley?
Great Notley & Black Notley 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 Great Notley & Black Notley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.