Crime in Greenstead: statistics, rates and trends

2,435 crimes were recorded in Greenstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,072 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greenstead has the 442nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Greenstead was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,794 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,963). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 Greenstead 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+63%) and burglary (+53%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-22%) and shoplifting (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Greenstead

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greenstead recorded 1,072 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (65.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Greenstead

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greenstead recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Greenstead

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greenstead recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Greenstead

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greenstead recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Greenstead

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greenstead recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Greenstead

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greenstead recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Greenstead

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greenstead recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Greenstead

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greenstead recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Greenstead

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greenstead recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Greenstead

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greenstead recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Greenstead

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greenstead recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 242% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Greenstead

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greenstead recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Greenstead

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greenstead recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Greenstead

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Greenstead recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Greenstead over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greenstead 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.

Greenstead has an estimated population of 16,434. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greenstead sits in decile 3.3, more 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 Greenstead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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