Crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon: statistics, rates and trends
394 crimes were recorded in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon at a glance
- Crime trends in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- Types of crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- Population and deprivation in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- Questions about crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- About this data
394 crimes were recorded in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 171 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon has the 3,095th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 394 | 15,643 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.2 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,171 | 188,803 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon was highest in the year to July 2020 (581 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (330). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 394 | 48.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 336 | 41.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 413 | 50.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 337 | 41.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 330 | 40.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 499 | 61.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 581 | 71.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 556 | 68.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 414 | 50.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon 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 burglary (+18%) and violence and sexual offences (+18%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-24%) and other theft (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 20.9 | 0.61 | +18% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 3.7 | 0.24 | +3% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -24% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.9 | 0.46 | -11% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.3 | 0.71 | +73% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +86% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.63 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 35 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 94% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 32 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 14% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 19 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 up 73% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 13 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 86% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 9 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 5 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield | 233 | 41.1 | -15% |
| Great Baddow East | 517 | 59.0 | +22% |
| Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | 888 | 83.2 | +72% |
| Great Baddow West | 371 | 57.1 | +18% |
| Trinity | 524 | 78.8 | +64% |
| Springfield North | 581 | 51.7 | +7% |
| The Lawns | 197 | 34.9 | -28% |
| Moulsham Lodge | 197 | 34.9 | -28% |
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 Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hyde Lane | 36 |
| On or near North Hill | 20 |
| On or near Rumsey Fields | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near The Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Southend Road | 14 |
| On or near Main Road | 11 |
| On or near Sandon Hall Bridleway | 11 |
| On or near Belvedere Road | 10 |
| On or near Brick Kiln Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon 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 | 129 | 32.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 112 | 28.4% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 7.9% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 7.6% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon has an estimated population of 8,171. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 7.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon a safe place to live?
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 48.2 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 Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (35).
Is crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon was up 17% on the year before: 394 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 336 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon?
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon 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 Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.