Crime in Patching Hall: statistics, rates and trends
669 crimes were recorded in Patching Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Patching Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Patching Hall
- Types of crime in Patching Hall
- Patching Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Patching Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Patching Hall
- Population and deprivation in Patching Hall
- Questions about crime in Patching Hall
- About this data
669 crimes were recorded in Patching Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 312 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Patching Hall has the 2,124th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Patching Hall | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 669 | 15,643 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.4 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 9,236 | 188,803 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Patching Hall was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,101 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (511). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 669 | 72.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 511 | 55.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 664 | 71.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 860 | 93.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 852 | 92.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,063 | 115.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,101 | 119.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 912 | 98.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 756 | 81.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Patching Hall 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 (+70%) and anti-social behaviour (+70%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 312 | 33.8 | 0.99 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 7.9 | 0.52 | +70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 5.7 | 0.85 | +18% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +18% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +23% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.7 | 1.04 | +70% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.5 | 0.70 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +2900% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +29% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +7% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Patching Hall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Patching Hall recorded 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Patching Hall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Patching Hall recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Patching Hall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Patching Hall recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Patching Hall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Patching Hall recorded 40 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 18% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Patching Hall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Patching Hall recorded 37 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 23% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Patching Hall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Patching Hall recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Patching Hall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Patching Hall recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Patching Hall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Patching Hall recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2900% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Patching Hall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Patching Hall recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Patching Hall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Patching Hall recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Patching Hall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Patching Hall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Patching Hall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Patching Hall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Patching Hall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Patching Hall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Patching Hall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Patching Hall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Patching Hall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Patching Hall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Patching Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marconi | 1,245 | 133.4 | +84% |
| St Andrews | 790 | 83.6 | +15% |
| The Lawns | 197 | 34.9 | -52% |
| Trinity | 524 | 78.8 | +9% |
| Springfield North | 581 | 51.7 | -29% |
| Waterhouse Farm | 660 | 96.3 | +33% |
| Moulsham and Central | 3,977 | 255.8 | +253% |
| Broomfield and The Walthams | 1,044 | 82.3 | +14% |
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 Patching Hall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B1008 | 66 |
| On or near Somerset Place | 56 |
| On or near Fell Christy | 55 |
| On or near Milton Place | 53 |
| On or near Cumberland Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Gloucester Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Tugby Place | 29 |
| On or near Essex Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Pembroke Place | 22 |
| On or near Cooper'S Row | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Patching Hall 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 271 | 40.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 176 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 10.9% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Patching Hall has an estimated population of 9,236. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Patching Hall sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Patching Hall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.0% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Patching Hall a safe place to live?
Patching Hall recorded 72.4 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 Patching Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Patching Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Patching Hall was up 31% on the year before: 669 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 511 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Patching Hall?
Patching Hall 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 Patching Hall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.