Crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon: statistics, rates and trends
368 crimes were recorded in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- Questions about crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (165), anti-social behaviour (31) and public order (29) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,241st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 368 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.0 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 8,171 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon peaked in the year to August 2020 (579 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (317). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 368 | 45.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 366 | 44.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 397 | 48.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 347 | 42.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 317 | 38.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 500 | 61.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 579 | 70.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 569 | 69.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 403 | 49.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and other theft (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 24 to 29, while vehicle crime fell from 34 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 20.2 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 3.8 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon; the highest is Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park (84.1 per 1,000) and the lowest The Lawns (33.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield | 242 | 42.7 | -5% |
| Great Baddow East | 511 | 58.3 | +29% |
| Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | 898 | 84.1 | +87% |
| Great Baddow West | 394 | 60.6 | +35% |
| Trinity | 547 | 82.3 | +83% |
| Springfield North | 583 | 51.9 | +15% |
| The Lawns | 191 | 33.8 | -25% |
| Moulsham Lodge | 194 | 34.4 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hyde Lane” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hyde Lane | 39 |
| On or near North Hill | 20 |
| On or near Rumsey Fields | 19 |
| On or near The Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Southend Road | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Belvedere Road | 10 |
| On or near Main Road | 10 |
| On or near Sandon Hall Bridleway | 10 |
| On or near Old Southend Road | 9 |
Of the 337 crimes in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 112 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon has an estimated population of 8,171 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (7.2%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon a safe place to live?
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon recorded 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,241st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon was almost unchanged on the year before: 368 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 366 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon?
About 8,171 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon?
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon 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.