Crime in Rettendon and Runwell: statistics, rates and trends
481 crimes were recorded in Rettendon and Runwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rettendon and Runwell at a glance
- Crime trends in Rettendon and Runwell
- Types of crime in Rettendon and Runwell
- Rettendon and Runwell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rettendon and Runwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rettendon and Runwell
- Population and deprivation in Rettendon and Runwell
- Questions about crime in Rettendon and Runwell
- About this data
481 crimes were recorded in Rettendon and Runwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 204 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rettendon and Runwell has the 2,390th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rettendon and Runwell | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 481 | 15,643 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,267 | 188,803 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rettendon and Runwell was highest in the year to July 2021 (520 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (371). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 481 | 66.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 371 | 51.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 399 | 54.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 409 | 56.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 429 | 59.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 520 | 71.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 424 | 58.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 397 | 54.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 442 | 60.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rettendon and Runwell 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 (+209%) and other theft (+45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 | 28.1 | 0.82 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 9.4 | 0.61 | +209% |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.5 | 0.81 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.8 | 0.98 | -5% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +21% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.6 | 0.74 | -10% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +36% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rettendon and Runwell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rettendon and Runwell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 209% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rettendon and Runwell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rettendon and Runwell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rettendon and Runwell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rettendon and Runwell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 29 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 21% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rettendon and Runwell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rettendon and Runwell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rettendon and Runwell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rettendon and Runwell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rettendon and Runwell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rettendon and Runwell recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rettendon and Runwell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rettendon and Runwell 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rettendon and Runwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rettendon and Runwell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rettendon and Runwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood | 216 | 27.5 | -58% |
| South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville | 569 | 71.1 | +7% |
| Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield | 233 | 41.1 | -38% |
| South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting | 396 | 68.2 | +3% |
| Galleywood | 417 | 73.5 | +11% |
| Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon | 394 | 48.2 | -27% |
| Great Baddow West | 371 | 57.1 | -14% |
| Great Baddow East | 517 | 59.0 | -11% |
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 Rettendon and Runwell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 62 |
| On or near Meadow Lane | 52 |
| On or near St Luke'S Way | 23 |
| On or near Browns Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Corsellis Close | 18 |
| On or near Battlesbridge | 17 |
| On or near Runwell Chase | 17 |
| On or near Maltings Road | 14 |
| On or near Tidworth Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rettendon and Runwell 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 | 177 | 36.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 14.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 6.7% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Rettendon and Runwell has an estimated population of 7,267. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rettendon and Runwell sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rettendon and Runwell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Rettendon and Runwell a safe place to live?
Rettendon and Runwell recorded 66.2 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 Rettendon and Runwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Rettendon and Runwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rettendon and Runwell was up 30% on the year before: 481 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 371 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rettendon and Runwell?
Rettendon and Runwell 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 Rettendon and Runwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.