Crime in Witham North: statistics, rates and trends
447 crimes were recorded in Witham North in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Witham North at a glance
- Crime trends in Witham North
- Types of crime in Witham North
- Witham North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Witham North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Witham North
- Demographics of Witham North
- Questions about crime in Witham North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (230), anti-social behaviour (56) and public order (32) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,293rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Witham North | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 447 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.5 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,528 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Witham North peaked in the year to August 2020 (668 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (392). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 447 | 68.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 392 | 60.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 409 | 62.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 502 | 76.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 635 | 97.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 664 | 101.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 668 | 102.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 588 | 90.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 629 | 96.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (45% below) and anti-social behaviour (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 25 to 56, while criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 35.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 8.6 | 15.4 | +124% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Witham North; the highest is Witham Central (126.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Coggeshall, Braintree (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Witham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham West | 504 | 73.7 | +8% |
| Witham Central | 832 | 126.9 | +85% |
| Witham South | 397 | 48.8 | -29% |
| Silver End & Cressing | 747 | 72.9 | +6% |
| Hatfield Peverel & Terling | 410 | 60.9 | -11% |
| Kelvedon & Feering | 261 | 45.6 | -33% |
| Coggeshall | 247 | 45.2 | -34% |
| Braintree South | 408 | 61.8 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Witham North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Campbell Road” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Campbell Road | 35 |
| On or near Bronte Road | 28 |
| On or near Hemingway Road | 27 |
| On or near Milton Road | 22 |
| On or near Walnut Drive | 22 |
| On or near Blake Road | 18 |
| On or near Virgil Road | 17 |
| On or near Chaseway | 16 |
| On or near Manor Road | 16 |
| On or near Poplar Close | 15 |
Of the 391 crimes in Witham North with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 10.0% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
Witham North has an estimated population of 6,528 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Witham North average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Witham North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Witham North a safe place to live?
Witham North recorded 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,293rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Witham North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 230 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Witham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Witham North was up 14% on the year before: 447 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 392 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Witham North?
About 6,528 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Witham North?
Witham 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.