Crime in Great Notley & Black Notley: statistics, rates and trends
468 crimes were recorded in Great Notley & Black Notley in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Great Notley & Black Notley
- Questions about crime in Great Notley & Black Notley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (170), anti-social behaviour (101) and other theft (48) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,277th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Great Notley & Black Notley | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 468 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.4 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,550 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Great Notley & Black Notley peaked in the year to August 2021 (672 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (383). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 468 | 44.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 412 | 39.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 383 | 36.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 473 | 44.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 553 | 52.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 672 | 63.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 628 | 59.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 627 | 59.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 552 | 52.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (53% below) and violence and sexual offences (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 38 to 101 and public order rose from 24 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 16.1 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 9.6 | 15.4 | +166% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Great Notley & Black Notley; 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 Great Notley & Black Notley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree West | 150 | 29.3 | -34% |
| Braintree South | 408 | 61.8 | +39% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,529 | 135.8 | +206% |
| Bocking South | 578 | 87.9 | +98% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | +19% |
| Bocking North | 339 | 64.5 | +45% |
| Silver End & Cressing | 747 | 72.9 | +64% |
| Witham West | 504 | 73.7 | +66% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Great Notley & Black Notley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Ragley Close | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Felbrigg Close | 29 |
| On or near Bedells Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Thresher Rise | 18 |
| On or near Witham Road | 18 |
| On or near Edison Way | 13 |
| On or near Queenborough Lane | 13 |
| On or near Church Road | 12 |
Of the 367 crimes in Great Notley & Black Notley with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 36.2% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 7.6% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Great Notley & Black Notley has an estimated population of 10,550 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Notley & Black Notley average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Notley & Black Notley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Notley & Black Notley a safe place to live?
Great Notley & Black Notley recorded 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,277th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Notley & Black Notley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Great Notley & Black Notley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Notley & Black Notley was up 14% on the year before: 468 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 412 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Notley & Black Notley?
About 10,550 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Notley & Black Notley?
Great Notley & Black Notley 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.