Crime In Essex 2023

Written by regionadmin

14th October 2021

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Essex Crime Rate & Essex Crime Statistics

The county of Essex, located in South East England, contains many large towns and urban areas and stunning countryside. The Essex crime rate sits at around 81 crimes reported per year per 1000 people. This is higher than the national crime rate, with Essex ranking in the top 20 most dangerous places to live in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Essex crime statistics show that the most common crimes within the area are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order offences, criminal damage and arson. However, according to Essex country statistics, it isn’t all bad news, with instances of vehicle crime, muggings, shoplifting, and criminal damage improving over the years. The region is made up of several towns, so we have taken a closer look at the crime rates for each area. Take a look:

Crime In Grays Essex

Grays is ranked 32nd in the list of the most dangerous places in Essex out of its 319 cities, towns and villages. Last year, the crime rate in the area was 101 crimes per 1000 people, with the most common crimes being violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

Compared to the crime rate in Essex as a whole, Grays is 19% higher. Additionally, the town is rated as the 570th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Additionally, there has been an increase in almost all types of crime in the area over the past year.

The top neighbourhoods for high amounts of crime in Grays are listed in the table below:

Neighbourhood Crime Count Crime Rate
Purfleet, South Stifford & Lakeside 3,106 203
Grays Town 1,505 149
Grays Chafford Gorges & Orsett Road 990 106

Crime In Harlow Essex

Harlow is ranked as the second most dangerous major town in Essex, with a crime rate of 116 crimes per 1000 people. Compared to the crime rate in Essex as a whole, Harlow is 29% higher. Additionally, the town is rated with the top 20 most dangerous locations out of all major towns in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The most common crimes are violence and sexual offences.

The top neighbourhoods for high amounts of crime in Harlow are listed in the table below:

Neighbourhood Crime Count Crime Rate
Passmores & The High 2,023 239
Mark Hall & Templefields 1,285 168
Staple Tye & Latton Bush 1,021 142

Crime In Basildon Essex

Basildon is ranked as the most dangerous major town in Essex and in the top ten most dangerous out of all its 319 cities, towns and villages. The crime rate in the area last year was 125 crimes per 1000 people. Compared to the crime rate in Essex as a whole, Basildon is 36% higher. Violence and sexual offences, and anti-social behaviour are the most common offences in the area.

The top neighbourhoods for high amounts of crime in Basildon are listed in the table below:

Neighbourhood Crime Count Crime Rate
Basildon Central & Pipps Hill 2,931 301
Laindon Central 1,456 144
Barstable 1,340 153
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Crime In Braintree Essex

Braintree is ranked the second most dangerous medium-sized towns in Essex. The crime rate in the area last year was 101 crimes per 1000 people.

Compared to the crime rate in Essex as a whole, Braintree is 20% higher. Additionally, the town is rated as the 549th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

The top neighbourhoods for high amounts of crime in Braintree are listed in the table below:

Neighbourhood Crime Count Crime Rate
Central Braintree 1,589 168
Braintree South 985 99
Bocking 814 112

Crime In Dagenham Essex

Dagenham is ranked within the top 30 most dangerous cities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The crime rate in the area last year was 87 crimes per 1000 people. Dagenham actually is located within the London area, and compared to the crime rate in London as a whole, Dagenham is 0.96% lower. The most common crimes within Dagenham are anti-social behaviour.

The top neighbourhoods for high amounts of crime in Dagenham are listed in the table below:

Neighbourhood Crime Count Crime Rate
Dagenham Central 868 87
Old Dagenham Park & Village 799 98
Dagenham Eastbrook 607 87

Crime In Colchester Essex

Colchester is ranked as the 34th most dangerous place in Essex out of its 319 cities, towns and villages. The crime rate in the area last year was 96 crimes per 1000 people.

Compared to the crime rate in Essex as a whole, Colchester is 16% higher. Additionally, the town is rated as the 41st most dangerous major town in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

The top neighbourhoods for high amounts of crime in Colchester are listed in the table below:

Neighbourhood Crime Count Crime Rate
Central Colchester 3,264 281
New Town & Hythe 1,842 131
Mile End & Braiswick 1,713 115

Crime In Chelmsford Essex

Chelmsford is ranked as the safest major town in Essex and 62nd out of all villages and towns. The crime rate in the area last year was 83 crimes per 1000 people. Compared to the crime rate in Essex as a whole, Chelmsford is 6% lower

The top neighbourhoods for high amounts of crime in Chelmsford are listed in the table below:

Neighbourhood Crime Count Crime Rate
Central Chelmsford 3,855 302
Waterhouse Lane & Admirals Park 1,258 120
Melbourne 921 111
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