Crime in Silver End & Cressing: statistics, rates and trends
747 crimes were recorded in Silver End & Cressing in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Silver End & Cressing
- Questions about crime in Silver End & Cressing
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (310), anti-social behaviour (86) and other theft (84) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,112th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Silver End & Cressing | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 747 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.9 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,252 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Silver End & Cressing peaked in the year to August 2021 (906 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (610). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 747 | 72.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 677 | 66.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 610 | 59.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 637 | 62.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 772 | 75.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 906 | 88.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 780 | 76.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 689 | 67.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 751 | 73.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Silver End & Cressing recorded notably more other theft (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (67% below) and anti-social behaviour (45% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 51 to 86 and burglary rose from 20 to 31, while vehicle crime fell from 54 to 42 and criminal damage and arson fell from 56 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 310 | 30.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 8.4 | 15.4 | +69% |
| Other theft | 84 | 8.2 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 4.1 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +55% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Silver End & Cressing; the highest is Braintree Central & Beckers Green (135.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Coggeshall, Braintree (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Silver End & Cressing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham North | 447 | 68.5 | -6% |
| Witham West | 504 | 73.7 | +1% |
| Braintree South | 408 | 61.8 | -15% |
| Witham Central | 832 | 126.9 | +74% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,529 | 135.8 | +86% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | -27% |
| Coggeshall | 247 | 45.2 | -38% |
| Kelvedon & Feering | 261 | 45.6 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Silver End & Cressing over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Stilemans Wood | 38 |
| On or near Long Green | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near The Drive | 32 |
| On or near Joseph Gardens | 28 |
| On or near Moss End | 22 |
| On or near Broadway Court | 20 |
| On or near Wright Grove | 20 |
| On or near Coggeshall Road | 19 |
Of the 661 crimes in Silver End & Cressing with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 86 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 270 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Silver End & Cressing has an estimated population of 10,252 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.8%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Silver End & Cressing average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Silver End & Cressing | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Silver End & Cressing a safe place to live?
Silver End & Cressing recorded 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,112th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Silver End & Cressing?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 310 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in Silver End & Cressing going up or down?
Recorded crime in Silver End & Cressing was up 10% on the year before: 747 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 677 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Silver End & Cressing?
About 10,252 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Silver End & Cressing?
Silver End & Cressing 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.