Crime in Much Hadham: statistics, rates and trends

145 crimes were recorded in Much Hadham in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 43 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Much Hadham has the 3,115th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Much Hadham was highest in the year to July 2019 (205 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (121). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Much Hadham 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 anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-16%).

Violence and sexual offences in Much Hadham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Much Hadham recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Much Hadham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Much Hadham recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Much Hadham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Much Hadham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Much Hadham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Much Hadham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Much Hadham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Much Hadham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Much Hadham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Much Hadham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Much Hadham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Much Hadham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Much Hadham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Much Hadham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Much Hadham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Much Hadham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Much Hadham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Much Hadham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Much Hadham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Much Hadham.

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 Much Hadham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Much Hadham 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.

Much Hadham has an estimated population of 3,036. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Much Hadham sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Much Hadham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.