Crime in Hedingham: statistics, rates and trends
249 crimes were recorded in Hedingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hedingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Hedingham
- Types of crime in Hedingham
- Hedingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hedingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hedingham
- Population and deprivation in Hedingham
- Questions about crime in Hedingham
- About this data
249 crimes were recorded in Hedingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 114 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hedingham has the 3,369th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hedingham | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 249 | 10,070 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.0 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,934 | 164,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hedingham was highest in the year to July 2021 (416 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (249). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 249 | 42.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 273 | 46.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 318 | 53.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 304 | 51.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 339 | 57.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 416 | 70.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 341 | 57.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 272 | 45.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 279 | 47.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hedingham 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 other theft (+27%).
The largest falls were in public order (-35%) and violence and sexual offences (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 | 19.2 | 0.56 | -21% |
| Other theft | 42 | 7.1 | 1.11 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.9 | 0.57 | +64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.7 | 0.18 | -11% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -8% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.5 | 0.43 | -10% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hedingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hedingham recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hedingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hedingham recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hedingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hedingham recorded 23 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 up 64% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hedingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hedingham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hedingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hedingham recorded 13 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 35% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hedingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hedingham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hedingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hedingham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hedingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hedingham recorded 8 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hedingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hedingham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hedingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hedingham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hedingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hedingham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hedingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hedingham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hedingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hedingham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hedingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hedingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hedingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead St Andrew's | 570 | 67.0 | +60% |
| Halstead Trinity | 342 | 46.3 | +10% |
| Stour Valley North | 128 | 28.6 | -32% |
| Stour Valley South | 135 | 36.8 | -12% |
| Three Fields | 261 | 38.0 | -9% |
| The Colnes | 174 | 29.5 | -30% |
| Bocking North | 335 | 63.7 | +52% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | +26% |
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 Hedingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Christmas Field | 19 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 12 |
| On or near Jubilee Court | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Alderford Street | 9 |
| On or near Rockways Close | 9 |
| On or near Bewick Court | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 8 |
| On or near Brook Meadow | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hedingham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 37.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 32.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 16 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% |
Hedingham has an estimated population of 5,934. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hedingham sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hedingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Hedingham a safe place to live?
Hedingham recorded 42.0 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 Hedingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (42).
Is crime in Hedingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hedingham was down 9% on the year before: 249 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 273 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hedingham?
Hedingham 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 Hedingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.