Crime in Witham North: statistics, rates and trends

477 crimes were recorded in Witham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (54% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Witham North has the 2,098th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Witham North was highest in the year to July 2021 (673 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (388). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Witham North 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+93%) and violence and sexual offences (+25%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Witham North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Witham North recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 53.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Witham North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Witham North recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Witham North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Witham North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 154% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Witham North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Witham North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Witham North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Witham North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Witham North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Witham North recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Witham North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Witham North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Witham North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Witham North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Witham North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Witham North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Witham North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Witham North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Witham North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Witham North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Witham North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Witham North 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.

Witham North has an estimated population of 6,528. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Witham North sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Witham North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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