Crime in Three Fields: statistics, rates and trends

261 crimes were recorded in Three Fields in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.

261 crimes were recorded in Three Fields in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 112 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Three Fields has the 3,513th highest crime rate.

MeasureThree FieldsBraintreeEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202626110,0705,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents38.061.396.4
Change on previous 12 months-22%-3%-1%
Population6,866164,30458,797,018

Recorded crime in Three Fields was highest in the year to July 2022 (356 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (226). Over the whole period it rose 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202626138.096.4
Year to July 202533448.697.1
Year to July 202430945.097.7
Year to July 202322632.95.2
Year to July 202235651.8101.3
Year to July 202135251.3102.1
Year to July 202035551.7101.9
Year to July 201930644.6101.5
Year to July 201825937.7100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202621
June 202615
May 202626
April 202620
March 202626
February 202622
January 202626
December 202517
November 202510
October 202528
September 202528
August 202522

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Three Fields 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 other theft (+17%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%) and violence and sexual offences (-30%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences11216.30.48-30%
Other theft345.00.77+17%
Public order294.20.64-15%
Vehicle crime253.60.74+39%
Criminal damage and arson192.80.41-37%
Burglary152.20.62-21%
Anti-social behaviour131.90.12-28%
Drugs60.90.27-62%
Other crime60.90.41+100%
Possession of weapons10.10.15-50%
Robbery10.10.11+0%

Violence and sexual offences in Three Fields

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Three Fields recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Three Fields

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Three Fields recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Three Fields

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Three Fields recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Three Fields

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Three Fields recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Three Fields

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Three Fields recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Three Fields

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Three Fields recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Three Fields

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Three Fields recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Three Fields

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Three Fields recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Three Fields

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Three Fields recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Three Fields

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Three Fields recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Three Fields

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Three Fields recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Three Fields, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Three Fields.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Three Fields
Bocking North33563.7+68%
Bocking South58989.6+136%
Braintree West14728.7-24%
Hedingham24942.0+10%
Bocking Blackwater59452.8+39%
Braintree Central & Beckers Green1,494132.7+249%
Braintree South40962.0+63%
Great Notley & Black Notley47044.5+17%

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 Three Fields over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Randolph Avenue57
On or near Sports/Recreation Area24
On or near Saffron Close8
On or near Finchingfield Road7
On or near Coachmans Mead6
On or near Codham Little Park Drive6
On or near Kynaston Road6
On or near Plums Lane6
On or near Valley View6
On or near Braintree Road5

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Three Fields 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified8934.1%
Unable to prosecute suspect8432.2%
Under investigation166.1%
Local resolution166.1%
Not recorded135.0%
Awaiting court outcome135.0%
Action to be taken by another organisation124.6%
Status update unavailable62.3%
Formal action is not in the public interest51.9%
Court result unavailable41.5%
Offender given a caution31.1%

Three Fields has an estimated population of 6,866. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Three Fields sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureThree Fields
Aged 0 to 1512.0%
Aged 16 to 6460.9%
Aged 65 and over27.2%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage74.7%
Social rented homes11.9%
Private rented homes13.4%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)5.8

Is Three Fields a safe place to live?

Three Fields recorded 38.0 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 Three Fields?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (34).

Is crime in Three Fields going up or down?

Recorded crime in Three Fields was down 22% on the year before: 261 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 334 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Three Fields?

Three Fields 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 Three Fields. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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