Crime in Takeley and Little Canfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,651 crimes were recorded in Takeley and Little Canfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 274.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Takeley and Little Canfield
- Questions about crime in Takeley and Little Canfield
- About this data
1,651 crimes were recorded in Takeley and Little Canfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 274.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 348 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Takeley and Little Canfield has the 3rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Takeley and Little Canfield | Uttlesford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,651 | 5,789 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 274.4 | 60.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,017 | 95,106 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Takeley and Little Canfield was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,610 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,053). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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 | 1,651 | 274.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,599 | 265.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,537 | 255.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,470 | 244.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,377 | 228.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,053 | 175.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,248 | 207.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,143 | 356.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,610 | 433.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Takeley and Little Canfield 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 violence and sexual offences, other theft, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in other crime (+54%) and vehicle crime (+44%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 348 | 57.8 | 1.69 | +7% |
| Other theft | 325 | 54.0 | 8.45 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 284 | 47.2 | 3.08 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 22.8 | 2.75 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 22.8 | 4.62 | +44% |
| Drugs | 90 | 15.0 | 4.57 | +0% |
| Public order | 85 | 14.1 | 2.13 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 13.3 | 1.96 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 51 | 8.5 | 8.73 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 8.3 | 4.92 | -4% |
| Other crime | 40 | 6.6 | 3.15 | +54% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +42% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 0.62 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.40 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Takeley and Little Canfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Takeley and Little Canfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Takeley and Little Canfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Takeley and Little Canfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Takeley and Little Canfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Takeley and Little Canfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Takeley and Little Canfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Takeley and Little Canfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Takeley and Little Canfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Takeley and Little Canfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Takeley and Little Canfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Takeley and Little Canfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Takeley and Little Canfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Takeley and Little Canfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Takeley and Little Canfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Takeley and Little Canfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Takeley and Little Canfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dunmow | 639 | 63.6 | -77% |
| Stansted Mountfitchet | 691 | 65.6 | -76% |
| Bishop's Stortford | 3,497 | 78.8 | -71% |
| Sawbridgeworth | 630 | 53.8 | -80% |
| Harlow | 10,320 | 107.6 | -61% |
| Saffron Walden | 706 | 44.9 | -84% |
| Great Notley | 332 | 42.6 | -84% |
| Writtle | 318 | 59.4 | -78% |
1 areas within Takeley and Little Canfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Takeley had the highest rate (274.4 per 1,000) and Takeley the lowest (274.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takeley | Neighbourhood | 6,017 | 1,651 | 274.4 |
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 Takeley and Little Canfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 930 |
| On or near Bassingbourn Road | 174 |
| On or near Coopers Villas | 82 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Pincey Road | 34 |
| On or near Stansted Airport | 33 |
| On or near Garnetts | 26 |
| On or near Westwood Mews | 22 |
| On or near Dunmow Road | 15 |
| On or near Farmer Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Takeley and Little Canfield 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 484 | 29.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 349 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 284 | 17.2% |
| Local resolution | 166 | 10.1% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 3.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 25 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.8% |
Takeley and Little Canfield has an estimated population of 6,017. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Takeley and Little Canfield sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Takeley and Little Canfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Takeley and Little Canfield a safe place to live?
Takeley and Little Canfield recorded 274.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Takeley and Little Canfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (325).
Is crime in Takeley and Little Canfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Takeley and Little Canfield was up 3% on the year before: 1,651 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,599 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Takeley and Little Canfield?
Takeley and Little Canfield 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 Takeley and Little Canfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.