Crime in Withersfield: statistics, rates and trends

124 crimes were recorded in Withersfield 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 up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 55 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Withersfield has the 3,511th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Withersfield was highest in the year to July 2026 (124 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (85). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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 Withersfield 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Withersfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Withersfield recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Withersfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Withersfield recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Withersfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Withersfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Withersfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Withersfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Withersfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Withersfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Withersfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Withersfield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Withersfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Withersfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Withersfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Withersfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Withersfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Withersfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Withersfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Withersfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Withersfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Withersfield 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.

Withersfield has an estimated population of 3,259. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Withersfield sits in decile 7.0, less 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 Withersfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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