Crime in Tiptree: statistics, rates and trends
389 crimes were recorded in Tiptree in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tiptree at a glance
- Crime trends in Tiptree
- Types of crime in Tiptree
- Tiptree compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tiptree
- Streets with the most crime in Tiptree
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tiptree
- Population and deprivation in Tiptree
- Questions about crime in Tiptree
- About this data
389 crimes were recorded in Tiptree in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 186 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tiptree has the 1,214th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tiptree | Colchester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 389 | 18,889 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 94.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 8,344 | 200,222 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tiptree was highest in the year to July 2020 (699 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (389). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 389 | 46.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 437 | 52.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 474 | 56.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 587 | 70.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 564 | 67.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 674 | 80.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 699 | 83.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 627 | 75.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 597 | 71.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tiptree 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 other theft (+45%) and anti-social behaviour (+14%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-40%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 22.3 | 0.65 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.1 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.0 | 0.26 | +14% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.8 | 0.78 | +191% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -40% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.4 | 0.41 | -14% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +29% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -75% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Tiptree
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tiptree recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 47.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tiptree
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tiptree recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tiptree
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tiptree recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tiptree
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tiptree recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tiptree
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tiptree recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 191% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tiptree
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tiptree recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tiptree
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tiptree recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tiptree
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tiptree recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tiptree
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tiptree recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tiptree
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tiptree recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tiptree
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tiptree recorded 2 reports 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tiptree
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tiptree recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tiptree
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tiptree 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 Tiptree, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tiptree.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tiptree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon and Feering | 261 | 45.6 | -2% |
| Witham | 2,005 | 79.0 | +69% |
| Maldon | 1,576 | 66.2 | +42% |
| Berechurch | 756 | 91.5 | +96% |
| West Mersea | 335 | 46.8 | +0% |
| Colchester | 15,738 | 114.2 | +145% |
| Braintree | 3,324 | 79.0 | +69% |
| Danbury | 306 | 45.6 | -2% |
1 areas within Tiptree, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tiptree had the highest rate (43.4 per 1,000) and Tiptree the lowest (43.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiptree | Neighbourhood | 10,872 | 472 | 43.4 |
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 Tiptree over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cedar Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Chestnut Way | 18 |
| On or near Almond Close | 16 |
| On or near Willow Walk | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Kelvedon Road | 12 |
| On or near Maypole Road | 11 |
| On or near Honeybee Grove | 10 |
| On or near Caxton Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tiptree 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 | 156 | 40.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 26.0% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 11.6% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Tiptree has an estimated population of 8,344. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tiptree sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tiptree |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Tiptree a safe place to live?
Tiptree recorded 46.6 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 Tiptree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (34).
Is crime in Tiptree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tiptree was down 11% on the year before: 389 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 437 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tiptree?
Tiptree 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 Tiptree. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.