Crime in Tiptree: statistics, rates and trends
386 crimes were recorded in Tiptree in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (179), anti-social behaviour (37) and criminal damage and arson (35) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,209th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Tiptree | Colchester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 386 | 18,986 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.3 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,344 | 200,222 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Tiptree of any year here (386 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 386 | 46.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 445 | 53.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 459 | 55.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 589 | 70.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 577 | 69.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 653 | 78.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 725 | 86.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 598 | 71.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 612 | 73.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and public order (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 28 to 37 and other theft rose from 23 to 30, while violence and sexual offences fell from 245 to 179.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 21.5 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 4.4 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Tiptree; the highest is Colchester (114.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Danbury (43.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tiptree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon and Feering | 261 | 45.6 | -2% |
| Witham | 2,007 | 79.0 | +71% |
| Maldon | 1,604 | 67.3 | +46% |
| Berechurch | 727 | 88.0 | +90% |
| West Mersea | 322 | 45.0 | -3% |
| Colchester | 15,833 | 114.9 | +148% |
| Braintree | 3,353 | 79.7 | +72% |
| Danbury | 292 | 43.5 | -6% |
Tiptree is the one area listed within Tiptree, with 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree | Neighbourhood | 10,872 | 466 | 42.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Tiptree over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cedar Avenue” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cedar Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Almond Close | 15 |
| On or near Willow Walk | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Chestnut Way | 12 |
| On or near Kelvedon Road | 12 |
| On or near Pit Lane | 11 |
| On or near Honeybee Grove | 10 |
| On or near Birkin Close | 9 |
Of the 349 crimes in Tiptree with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 148 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Tiptree has an estimated population of 8,344 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tiptree average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tiptree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tiptree a safe place to live?
Tiptree recorded 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,209th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tiptree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 179 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Tiptree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tiptree was down 13% on the year before: 386 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 445 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tiptree?
About 8,344 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tiptree?
Tiptree 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.