Crime in Halstead St Andrew's: statistics, rates and trends
570 crimes were recorded in Halstead St Andrew's in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Halstead St Andrew's at a glance
- Crime trends in Halstead St Andrew's
- Types of crime in Halstead St Andrew's
- Halstead St Andrew's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Halstead St Andrew's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Halstead St Andrew's
- Population and deprivation in Halstead St Andrew's
- Questions about crime in Halstead St Andrew's
- About this data
570 crimes were recorded in Halstead St Andrew's in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 250 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Halstead St Andrew's has the 2,358th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Halstead St Andrew's | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 570 | 10,070 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.0 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,509 | 164,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Halstead St Andrew's was highest in the year to July 2022 (836 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (507). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 570 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 614 | 72.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 507 | 59.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 799 | 93.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 836 | 98.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 733 | 86.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 731 | 85.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 729 | 85.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 695 | 81.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Halstead St Andrew's 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 public order (+32%) and violence and sexual offences (+26%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and other theft (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 29.4 | 0.86 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 8.5 | 1.02 | -46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 6.8 | 0.44 | +9% |
| Public order | 49 | 5.8 | 0.87 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -16% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.3 | 0.51 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.2 | 0.64 | -4% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.7 | 0.76 | -8% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -39% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.36 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Halstead St Andrew's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Halstead St Andrew's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Halstead St Andrew's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Halstead St Andrew's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Halstead St Andrew's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Halstead St Andrew's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Halstead St Andrew's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Halstead St Andrew's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Halstead St Andrew's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 11 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 down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Halstead St Andrew's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Halstead St Andrew's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Halstead St Andrew's recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Halstead St Andrew's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Halstead St Andrew's 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 down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Halstead St Andrew's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Halstead St Andrew's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Halstead St Andrew's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Trinity | 342 | 46.3 | -31% |
| The Colnes | 174 | 29.5 | -56% |
| Hedingham | 249 | 42.0 | -37% |
| Stour Valley South | 135 | 36.8 | -45% |
| Bocking North | 335 | 63.7 | -5% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | -21% |
| Coggeshall | 249 | 45.6 | -32% |
| Bocking South | 589 | 89.6 | +34% |
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 Halstead St Andrew's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Colne Valley Close | 18 |
| On or near Reynolds Drive | 18 |
| On or near The Causeway | 17 |
| On or near Sparrow Court | 16 |
| On or near A131 | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Colne Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Halstead St Andrew's 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 | 215 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 183 | 32.1% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 10.2% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Halstead St Andrew's has an estimated population of 8,509. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Halstead St Andrew's sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Halstead St Andrew's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Halstead St Andrew's a safe place to live?
Halstead St Andrew's recorded 67.0 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 Halstead St Andrew's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (72).
Is crime in Halstead St Andrew's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halstead St Andrew's was down 7% on the year before: 570 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Halstead St Andrew's?
Halstead St Andrew's 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 Halstead St Andrew's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.