Crime in Hatfield Peverel & Terling: statistics, rates and trends
402 crimes were recorded in Hatfield Peverel & Terling in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hatfield Peverel & Terling at a glance
- Crime trends in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
- Types of crime in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
- Hatfield Peverel & Terling compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
- Population and deprivation in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
- Questions about crime in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
- About this data
402 crimes were recorded in Hatfield Peverel & Terling in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 34% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 158 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hatfield Peverel & Terling has the 2,609th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hatfield Peverel & Terling | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 402 | 10,070 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.7 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +34% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,736 | 164,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hatfield Peverel & Terling was highest in the year to July 2021 (413 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (299). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 | 402 | 59.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 299 | 44.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 323 | 48.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 382 | 56.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 367 | 54.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 413 | 61.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 363 | 53.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 302 | 44.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 308 | 45.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hatfield Peverel & Terling 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 robbery.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+163%) and criminal damage and arson (+50%). The largest falls were in burglary (-32%) and vehicle crime (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 23.5 | 0.69 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 10.5 | 0.69 | +163% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.5 | 0.66 | +50% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +12% |
| Robbery | 27 | 4.0 | 2.97 | +2600% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.1 | 0.63 | -28% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -32% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -21% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.6 | 0.50 | +120% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 163% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 2600% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 11 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 up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hatfield Peverel & Terling
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hatfield Peverel & Terling, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hatfield Peverel & Terling.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hatfield Peverel & Terling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham South | 415 | 51.0 | -15% |
| Witham West | 493 | 72.1 | +21% |
| Witham Central | 795 | 121.3 | +103% |
| Witham North | 477 | 73.1 | +22% |
| Silver End & Cressing | 738 | 72.0 | +21% |
| Great Notley & Black Notley | 470 | 44.5 | -25% |
| Braintree South | 409 | 62.0 | +4% |
| Kelvedon & Feering | 261 | 45.6 | -24% |
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 Hatfield Peverel & Terling over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Dairy Approach | 26 |
| On or near Garden Field | 25 |
| On or near Swan Close | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Bury Lane | 21 |
| On or near Stone Path Drive | 20 |
| On or near The Street | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Fitch Close | 13 |
| On or near Rye Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hatfield Peverel & Terling 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 | 135 | 33.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 17.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 8.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 7.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Hatfield Peverel & Terling has an estimated population of 6,736. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hatfield Peverel & Terling sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hatfield Peverel & Terling |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Hatfield Peverel & Terling a safe place to live?
Hatfield Peverel & Terling recorded 59.7 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 Hatfield Peverel & Terling?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Hatfield Peverel & Terling going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hatfield Peverel & Terling was up 34% on the year before: 402 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 299 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hatfield Peverel & Terling?
Hatfield Peverel & Terling 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 Hatfield Peverel & Terling. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.