Crime in Stour Valley North: statistics, rates and trends
131 crimes were recorded in Stour Valley North in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stour Valley North at a glance
- Crime trends in Stour Valley North
- Types of crime in Stour Valley North
- Stour Valley North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stour Valley North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stour Valley North
- Demographics of Stour Valley North
- Questions about crime in Stour Valley North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (57), burglary (17) and other theft (15) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,790th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Stour Valley North | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 131 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.3 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,471 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Stour Valley North of any year here (131 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 131 | 29.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 164 | 36.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 141 | 31.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 156 | 34.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 160 | 35.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 247 | 55.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 224 | 50.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 187 | 41.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 208 | 46.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (63% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 75 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 12.7 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Stour Valley North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stour Valley North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedingham | 241 | 40.6 | +39% |
| Stour Valley South | 146 | 39.8 | +36% |
| Halstead St Andrew's | 568 | 66.8 | +128% |
| Halstead Trinity | 351 | 47.6 | +62% |
| Three Fields | 270 | 39.3 | +34% |
| The Colnes | 175 | 29.7 | +1% |
| Bocking North | 339 | 64.5 | +120% |
| Bocking South | 578 | 87.9 | +200% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Stour Valley North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Street” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Street | 21 |
| On or near Church Road | 12 |
| On or near Mill Road | 10 |
| On or near Ashen Road | 8 |
| On or near Ashen Close | 5 |
| On or near Church Lane | 5 |
| On or near Gage'S Road | 5 |
| On or near Kitchen Hill | 5 |
| On or near Hall Road | 4 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 4 |
Of the 123 crimes in Stour Valley North with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 40.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 37 | 30.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 14.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Stour Valley North has an estimated population of 4,471 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.2%, against 23.3%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stour Valley North average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stour Valley North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stour Valley North a safe place to live?
Stour Valley North recorded 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,790th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stour Valley North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 57 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (17).
Is crime in Stour Valley North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stour Valley North was down 20% on the year before: 131 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 164 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stour Valley North?
About 4,471 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stour Valley North?
Stour Valley North 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.