Crime in Silver End & Cressing: statistics, rates and trends
738 crimes were recorded in Silver End & Cressing in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Silver End & Cressing at a glance
- Crime trends in Silver End & Cressing
- Types of crime in Silver End & Cressing
- Silver End & Cressing compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Silver End & Cressing
- What happened after crimes were reported in Silver End & Cressing
- Population and deprivation in Silver End & Cressing
- Questions about crime in Silver End & Cressing
- About this data
738 crimes were recorded in Silver End & Cressing in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 319 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Silver End & Cressing has the 2,142nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Silver End & Cressing | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 738 | 10,070 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,252 | 164,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Silver End & Cressing was highest in the year to July 2021 (900 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (630). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 738 | 72.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 653 | 63.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 630 | 61.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 641 | 62.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 781 | 76.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 900 | 87.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 758 | 73.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 696 | 67.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 749 | 73.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Silver End & Cressing 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. Rates were well above the national level for other theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+43%) and anti-social behaviour (+36%). The largest falls were in other crime (-30%) and vehicle crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 319 | 31.1 | 0.91 | +17% |
| Other theft | 83 | 8.1 | 1.27 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 7.3 | 0.48 | +36% |
| Public order | 60 | 5.9 | 0.88 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 4.0 | 0.81 | -24% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +43% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.9 | 0.90 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +56% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.70 | +0% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.51 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Silver End & Cressing
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Silver End & Cressing recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Silver End & Cressing
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Silver End & Cressing recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Silver End & Cressing
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Silver End & Cressing recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Silver End & Cressing
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Silver End & Cressing recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Silver End & Cressing
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Silver End & Cressing recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Silver End & Cressing
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Silver End & Cressing recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Silver End & Cressing
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Silver End & Cressing recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Silver End & Cressing
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Silver End & Cressing recorded 30 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 15% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Silver End & Cressing
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Silver End & Cressing recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Silver End & Cressing
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Silver End & Cressing recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Silver End & Cressing
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Silver End & Cressing recorded 7 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Silver End & Cressing
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Silver End & Cressing recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Silver End & Cressing
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Silver End & Cressing 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Silver End & Cressing
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Silver End & Cressing 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 Silver End & Cressing, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Silver End & Cressing.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Silver End & Cressing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham North | 477 | 73.1 | +2% |
| Witham West | 493 | 72.1 | +0% |
| Braintree South | 409 | 62.0 | -14% |
| Witham Central | 795 | 121.3 | +69% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,494 | 132.7 | +84% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | -27% |
| Coggeshall | 249 | 45.6 | -37% |
| Kelvedon & Feering | 261 | 45.6 | -37% |
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 Silver End & Cressing over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Stilemans Wood | 37 |
| On or near Long Green | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near The Drive | 28 |
| On or near Joseph Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Moss End | 25 |
| On or near Broadway Court | 24 |
| On or near Abraham Drive | 18 |
| On or near Wright Grove | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Silver End & Cressing 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 | 267 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 10.2% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Silver End & Cressing has an estimated population of 10,252. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Silver End & Cressing sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Silver End & Cressing |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Silver End & Cressing a safe place to live?
Silver End & Cressing recorded 72.0 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 Silver End & Cressing?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (83).
Is crime in Silver End & Cressing going up or down?
Recorded crime in Silver End & Cressing was up 13% on the year before: 738 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 653 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Silver End & Cressing?
Silver End & Cressing 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 Silver End & Cressing. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.