Crime in Hullbridge: statistics, rates and trends

238 crimes were recorded in Hullbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 136 reports (57% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hullbridge has the 1,253rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hullbridge was highest in the year to July 2021 (267 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (152). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 Hullbridge 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 violence and sexual offences (+45%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-29%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hullbridge

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hullbridge recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 57.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hullbridge

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hullbridge recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hullbridge

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hullbridge recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hullbridge

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hullbridge recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hullbridge

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hullbridge recorded 14 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 up 56% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hullbridge

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hullbridge recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hullbridge

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hullbridge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hullbridge

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hullbridge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hullbridge

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hullbridge recorded 5 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 down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hullbridge

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hullbridge recorded 3 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hullbridge

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hullbridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

1 areas within Hullbridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hullbridge had the highest rate (43.1 per 1,000) and Hullbridge the lowest (43.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Hullbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hullbridge 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.

Hullbridge has an estimated population of 5,442. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hullbridge sits in decile 8.7, 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 Hullbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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