Crime in Halstead Trinity: statistics, rates and trends
351 crimes were recorded in Halstead Trinity in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Halstead Trinity at a glance
- Crime trends in Halstead Trinity
- Types of crime in Halstead Trinity
- Halstead Trinity compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Halstead Trinity
- What happened after crimes were reported in Halstead Trinity
- Demographics of Halstead Trinity
- Questions about crime in Halstead Trinity
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (159), public order (33) and anti-social behaviour (31) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,122nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Halstead Trinity | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 351 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.6 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,379 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Halstead Trinity of any year here (351 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 351 | 47.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 417 | 56.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 417 | 56.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 506 | 68.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 589 | 79.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 510 | 69.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 552 | 74.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 594 | 80.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 644 | 87.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 204 to 159 and criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 21.5 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.2 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Halstead Trinity; the highest is Braintree Central & Beckers Green (135.8 per 1,000) and the lowest The Colnes (29.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Halstead Trinity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead St Andrew's | 568 | 66.8 | +40% |
| The Colnes | 175 | 29.7 | -38% |
| Hedingham | 241 | 40.6 | -15% |
| Bocking North | 339 | 64.5 | +36% |
| Stour Valley South | 146 | 39.8 | -16% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | +11% |
| Bocking South | 578 | 87.9 | +85% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,529 | 135.8 | +185% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Halstead Trinity over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dooley Road” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dooley Road | 21 |
| On or near Acorn Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Cutting Drive | 19 |
| On or near Grange Close | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Roundacre | 14 |
| On or near Parker Way | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Deacon Lane | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
Of the 320 crimes in Halstead Trinity with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 30.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Halstead Trinity has an estimated population of 7,379 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Halstead Trinity average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Halstead Trinity | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Halstead Trinity a safe place to live?
Halstead Trinity recorded 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,122nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by public order (33).
Is crime in Halstead Trinity going up or down?
Recorded crime in Halstead Trinity was down 16% on the year before: 351 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 417 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Halstead Trinity?
About 7,379 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Halstead Trinity?
Halstead Trinity 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.