Crime in Three Fields: statistics, rates and trends
270 crimes were recorded in Three Fields in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Three Fields at a glance
- Crime trends in Three Fields
- Types of crime in Three Fields
- Three Fields compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Three Fields
- What happened after crimes were reported in Three Fields
- Demographics of Three Fields
- Questions about crime in Three Fields
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (112), other theft (32) and public order (29) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,474th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Three Fields | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 270 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.3 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,866 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Three Fields peaked in the year to August 2021 (355 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (247). 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 | 270 | 39.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 326 | 47.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 302 | 44.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 247 | 36.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 338 | 49.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 355 | 51.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 346 | 50.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 314 | 45.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 270 | 39.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (81% below) and criminal damage and arson (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 155 to 112 and criminal damage and arson fell from 29 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 16.3 | 34.2 | -28% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 2.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Three Fields; the highest is Braintree Central & Beckers Green (135.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Braintree West (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Three Fields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocking North | 339 | 64.5 | +64% |
| Bocking South | 578 | 87.9 | +123% |
| Braintree West | 150 | 29.3 | -25% |
| Hedingham | 241 | 40.6 | +3% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | +34% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,529 | 135.8 | +245% |
| Braintree South | 408 | 61.8 | +57% |
| Great Notley & Black Notley | 468 | 44.4 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Three Fields over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Randolph Avenue” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Randolph Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Saffron Close | 8 |
| On or near Codham Little Park Drive | 7 |
| On or near Finchingfield Road | 7 |
| On or near Kynaston Road | 6 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 6 |
| On or near Plums Lane | 6 |
| On or near The Causeway | 6 |
| On or near Valley View | 6 |
Of the 250 crimes in Three Fields with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
Three Fields has an estimated population of 6,866 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%), fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Three Fields average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Three Fields | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Three Fields a safe place to live?
Three Fields recorded 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,474th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Three Fields?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (32).
Is crime in Three Fields going up or down?
Recorded crime in Three Fields was down 17% on the year before: 270 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 326 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Three Fields?
About 6,866 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Three Fields?
Three Fields 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.