Crime in Kelvedon & Feering: statistics, rates and trends
261 crimes were recorded in Kelvedon & Feering in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kelvedon & Feering at a glance
- Crime trends in Kelvedon & Feering
- Types of crime in Kelvedon & Feering
- Kelvedon & Feering compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kelvedon & Feering
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kelvedon & Feering
- Demographics of Kelvedon & Feering
- Questions about crime in Kelvedon & Feering
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (128), other theft (31) and vehicle crime (20) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,217th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kelvedon & Feering | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 261 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.6 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,728 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kelvedon & Feering peaked in the year to August 2024 (330 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (246). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 261 | 45.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 264 | 46.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 330 | 57.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 274 | 47.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 264 | 46.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 283 | 49.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 258 | 45.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 246 | 42.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 249 | 43.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (35% below) and vehicle crime (30% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 22.3 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Other theft | 31 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kelvedon & Feering; the highest is Witham Central (126.9 per 1,000) and the lowest The Colnes (29.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kelvedon & Feering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coggeshall | 247 | 45.2 | -1% |
| Witham North | 447 | 68.5 | +50% |
| Silver End & Cressing | 747 | 72.9 | +60% |
| Witham Central | 832 | 126.9 | +179% |
| Witham West | 504 | 73.7 | +62% |
| Witham South | 397 | 48.8 | +7% |
| Hatfield Peverel & Terling | 410 | 60.9 | +34% |
| The Colnes | 175 | 29.7 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Kelvedon & Feering over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Kelvedon | 18 |
| On or near Worlds End Lane | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 14 |
| On or near New Lane | 13 |
| On or near London Road | 12 |
| On or near Moores Lane | 12 |
| On or near Dowches Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Canonium Mews | 8 |
Of the 242 crimes in Kelvedon & Feering with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 99 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 5.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Kelvedon & Feering has an estimated population of 5,728 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kelvedon & Feering average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kelvedon & Feering | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kelvedon & Feering a safe place to live?
Kelvedon & Feering recorded 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,217th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kelvedon & Feering?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (31).
Is crime in Kelvedon & Feering going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kelvedon & Feering was down 1% on the year before: 261 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 264 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kelvedon & Feering?
About 5,728 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kelvedon & Feering?
Kelvedon & Feering 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.