Crime in Great Notley: statistics, rates and trends
332 crimes were recorded in Great Notley in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Notley at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Notley
- Types of crime in Great Notley
- Great Notley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Great Notley
- Streets with the most crime in Great Notley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Notley
- Population and deprivation in Great Notley
- Questions about crime in Great Notley
- About this data
332 crimes were recorded in Great Notley in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Great Notley has the 1,271st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Notley | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 332 | 10,070 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.6 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,799 | 164,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Notley was highest in the year to July 2021 (501 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (304). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 332 | 42.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 322 | 41.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 304 | 39.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 370 | 47.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 430 | 55.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 501 | 64.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 448 | 57.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 457 | 58.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 423 | 54.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Notley 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 anti-social behaviour (+200%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-35%) and shoplifting (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 15.1 | 0.44 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 10.8 | 0.70 | +200% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -6% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.6 | 0.40 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -35% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -15% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.8 | 0.22 | -14% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 0.18 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Notley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Notley recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Notley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Notley recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Notley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Notley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Notley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Notley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Notley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Notley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Notley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Notley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Notley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Notley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Notley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Notley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Notley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Notley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Notley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Notley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Notley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Notley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Notley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Notley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Great Notley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Great Notley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Great Notley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Notley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Notley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree | 3,324 | 79.0 | +86% |
| Witham | 2,005 | 79.0 | +86% |
| Halstead (Braintree) | 912 | 57.4 | +35% |
| Great Dunmow | 639 | 63.6 | +49% |
| Kelvedon and Feering | 261 | 45.6 | +7% |
| Chelmsford | 11,086 | 97.1 | +128% |
| Tiptree | 389 | 46.6 | +10% |
| Danbury | 306 | 45.6 | +7% |
1 areas within Great Notley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Great Notley & Black Notley had the highest rate (44.5 per 1,000) and Great Notley & Black Notley the lowest (44.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Notley & Black Notley | Neighbourhood | 10,550 | 470 | 44.5 |
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 Great Notley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ragley Close | 39 |
| On or near Felbrigg Close | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Thresher Rise | 19 |
| On or near Edison Way | 16 |
| On or near Cloughton Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Queenborough Lane | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Ploughmans Lane | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Notley 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 108 | 32.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 25.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 5.7% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Great Notley has an estimated population of 7,799. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Notley sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Notley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Great Notley a safe place to live?
Great Notley recorded 42.6 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 Great Notley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Great Notley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Notley was up 3% on the year before: 332 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 322 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Notley?
Great Notley 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 Great Notley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.