Crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting: statistics, rates and trends
396 crimes were recorded in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting at a glance
- Crime trends in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
- Types of crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
- South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
- Population and deprivation in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
- Questions about crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
- About this data
396 crimes were recorded in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 145 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting has the 2,305th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 396 | 15,643 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.2 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,809 | 188,803 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting was highest in the year to July 2020 (636 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (331). 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 | 396 | 68.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 331 | 57.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 331 | 57.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 383 | 65.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 511 | 88.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 600 | 103.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 636 | 109.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 587 | 101.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 450 | 77.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting 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 (+138%) and other theft (+46%). The largest falls were in burglary (-33%) and public order (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 25.0 | 0.73 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 16.4 | 1.07 | +138% |
| Other theft | 35 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 5.3 | 1.08 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.2 | 0.76 | +15% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.8 | 1.07 | -33% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -29% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +71% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.49 | -54% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 12 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 71% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galleywood | 417 | 73.5 | +8% |
| Goat Hall | 251 | 41.3 | -39% |
| Rettendon and Runwell | 481 | 66.2 | -3% |
| Moulsham Lodge | 197 | 34.9 | -49% |
| Great Baddow West | 371 | 57.1 | -16% |
| Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield | 233 | 41.1 | -40% |
| Great Baddow East | 517 | 59.0 | -13% |
| Moulsham and Central | 3,977 | 255.8 | +275% |
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 South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 42 |
| On or near Hawkswood Road | 41 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Stock Road | 20 |
| On or near Orton Close | 17 |
| On or near Swan Lane | 15 |
| On or near Maldon Road | 12 |
| On or near Penny'S Lane | 12 |
| On or near Fosters Close | 8 |
| On or near Lindhurst Drive | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting 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 | 124 | 31.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 24.0% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting has an estimated population of 5,809. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting a safe place to live?
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded 68.2 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 South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting was up 20% on the year before: 396 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 331 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting?
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting 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 South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.