Crime in Halstead Trinity: statistics, rates and trends

342 crimes were recorded in Halstead Trinity in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.

342 crimes were recorded in Halstead Trinity in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 159 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Halstead Trinity has the 3,179th highest crime rate.

MeasureHalstead TrinityBraintreeEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202634210,0705,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents46.361.396.4
Change on previous 12 months-18%-3%-1%
Population7,379164,30458,797,018

Recorded crime in Halstead Trinity was highest in the year to July 2018 (643 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (342). Over the whole period it fell 47%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202634246.396.4
Year to July 202541756.597.1
Year to July 202441356.097.7
Year to July 202354273.55.2
Year to July 202256676.7101.3
Year to July 202151569.8102.1
Year to July 202056676.7101.9
Year to July 201957878.3101.5
Year to July 201864387.1100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202634
June 202631
May 202628
April 202633
March 202637
February 202624
January 202615
December 202525
November 202518
October 202531
September 202528
August 202538

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Halstead Trinity 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 falls were in vehicle crime (-48%) and drugs (-39%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences15921.50.63-21%
Public order324.30.65+146%
Criminal damage and arson293.90.58-19%
Anti-social behaviour263.50.23-32%
Other theft243.30.51+0%
Drugs172.30.70-39%
Burglary121.60.46-33%
Other crime121.60.77-8%
Vehicle crime121.60.33-48%
Shoplifting81.10.13-43%
Bicycle theft40.50.66n/a
Possession of weapons40.50.56-33%
Robbery30.40.30+200%

Violence and sexual offences in Halstead Trinity

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Halstead Trinity recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 46.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Halstead Trinity

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Halstead Trinity recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 146% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Halstead Trinity

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Halstead Trinity recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Halstead Trinity

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Halstead Trinity recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Halstead Trinity

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Halstead Trinity recorded 24 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Halstead Trinity

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Halstead Trinity recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Halstead Trinity

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Halstead Trinity recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Halstead Trinity

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Halstead Trinity recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Halstead Trinity

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Halstead Trinity recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Halstead Trinity

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Halstead Trinity recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Halstead Trinity

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Halstead Trinity recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 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 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Halstead Trinity

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Halstead Trinity recorded 4 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Halstead Trinity

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Halstead Trinity recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Halstead Trinity
Halstead St Andrew's57067.0+45%
The Colnes17429.5-36%
Hedingham24942.0-9%
Bocking North33563.7+37%
Stour Valley South13536.8-21%
Bocking Blackwater59452.8+14%
Bocking South58989.6+93%
Braintree Central & Beckers Green1,494132.7+186%

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 Trinity over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Dooley Road24
On or near Cutting Drive19
On or near Roundacre16
On or near Supermarket16
On or near Grange Close14
On or near Parker Way14
On or near Acorn Avenue12
On or near Petrol Station12
On or near Conies Road10
On or near Deacon Lane10

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Halstead Trinity 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect14040.9%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified10029.2%
Under investigation277.9%
Not recorded267.6%
Action to be taken by another organisation154.4%
Status update unavailable92.6%
Awaiting court outcome92.6%
Local resolution82.3%
Court result unavailable41.2%
Formal action is not in the public interest30.9%
Offender given a caution10.3%

Halstead Trinity has an estimated population of 7,379. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Halstead Trinity sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureHalstead Trinity
Aged 0 to 1518.8%
Aged 16 to 6460.8%
Aged 65 and over20.5%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage65.7%
Social rented homes21.5%
Private rented homes12.7%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)5.5

Is Halstead Trinity a safe place to live?

Halstead Trinity recorded 46.3 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 Trinity?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (32).

Is crime in Halstead Trinity going up or down?

Recorded crime in Halstead Trinity was down 18% on the year before: 342 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 417 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Halstead Trinity?

Halstead Trinity 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 Trinity. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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

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