Crime in Takeley and Little Canfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,695 crimes were recorded in Takeley and Little Canfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 281.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Takeley and Little Canfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Takeley and Little Canfield
- Types of crime in Takeley and Little Canfield
- Takeley and Little Canfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Takeley and Little Canfield
- Streets with the most crime in Takeley and Little Canfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Takeley and Little Canfield
- Demographics of Takeley and Little Canfield
- Questions about crime in Takeley and Little Canfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (355), other theft (343) and anti-social behaviour (300) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Takeley and Little Canfield | Uttlesford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,695 | 5,882 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 281.7 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,017 | 95,106 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Takeley and Little Canfield peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,562 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,073). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,695 | 281.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,601 | 266.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,521 | 252.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,476 | 245.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,383 | 229.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,073 | 178.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,204 | 200.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,087 | 346.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,562 | 425.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 165 |
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 158 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 128 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 158 |
| November 2025 | 136 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 156 |
Compared with England and Wales, Takeley and Little Canfield recorded notably more possession of weapons (8.9 times the national rate), other theft (8.8 times the national rate) and drugs (4.7 times the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 25 to 42 and vehicle crime rose from 97 to 136, while theft from the person fell from 60 to 45 and shoplifting fell from 182 to 137.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 355 | 59.0 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Other theft | 343 | 57.0 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 300 | 49.9 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 22.8 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 136 | 22.6 | 5.0 | +40% |
| Drugs | 92 | 15.3 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Public order | 85 | 14.1 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 14.0 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 52 | 8.6 | 1.0 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 7.5 | 1.7 | -25% |
| Other crime | 42 | 7.0 | 2.1 | +68% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Takeley and Little Canfield has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Takeley and Little Canfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dunmow | 660 | 65.6 | -77% |
| Stansted Mountfitchet | 693 | 65.7 | -77% |
| Bishop's Stortford | 3,555 | 80.1 | -72% |
| Sawbridgeworth | 628 | 53.6 | -81% |
| Harlow | 10,574 | 110.3 | -61% |
| Saffron Walden | 708 | 45.0 | -84% |
| Great Notley | 336 | 43.1 | -85% |
| Writtle | 332 | 62.0 | -78% |
Takeley is the one area listed within Takeley and Little Canfield, with 281.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takeley | Neighbourhood | 6,017 | 1,695 | 281.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 84% of the crime recorded in Takeley and Little Canfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (970).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 970 |
| On or near Bassingbourn Road | 176 |
| On or near Coopers Villas | 85 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Stansted Airport | 33 |
| On or near Pincey Road | 32 |
| On or near Garnetts | 25 |
| On or near Westwood Mews | 20 |
| On or near School Lane | 16 |
| On or near Dunmow Road | 13 |
Of the 1,395 crimes in Takeley and Little Canfield with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 300 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 504 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 349 | 25.0% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 160 | 11.5% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 149 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 83 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
Takeley and Little Canfield has an estimated population of 6,017 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.7%, against 23.3%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Takeley and Little Canfield average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Takeley and Little Canfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Takeley and Little Canfield a safe place to live?
Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 281.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Takeley and Little Canfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 355 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (343).
Is crime in Takeley and Little Canfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Takeley and Little Canfield was up 6% on the year before: 1,695 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,601 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Takeley and Little Canfield?
About 6,017 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Takeley and Little Canfield?
Takeley and Little Canfield 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.