East of England

Crime rate in East of England areas

Castle Point crime rate

Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, East of England, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest /

Overview of Castle Point crime rate

Crime perspective – low.

Ranked 23rd among nearby districts, Castle Point reported 6,154 crimes in 2023, with a population of 89,587. This results in a crime rate of 68.69 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 13.45% decline from the previous year.

The most common crime types in Castle Point are Violence and sexual offences (39.2%), Anti-social behaviour (10.9%), and Criminal damage and arson (9.3%), with the least frequent being Possession of weapons (1.0%), Bicycle theft (0.8%), and Theft from the person (0.3%).

Among its 14 wards, the ones with the highest crime rates include Canvey Island West (140.8), Canvey Island Central (111.8), and Canvey Island Winter Gardens (93.8), while the safest are St Peter’s (Castle Point) (48.3), St George’s (Castle Point) (37.0), and Cedar Hall (36.3).

In terms of postcode districts within or overlapping Castle Point, the highest crime rates are observed in SS8 (89.6), SS6 (58.5), and SS9 (53.0), with the safest being SS7 (52.3).

Castle Point witnessed a slight increase in Anti-social behaviour and Violence and sexual offences in 2020, with a further small rise in violence observed in 2021. However, there was a significant decrease in Anti-social behaviour across 2021, 2022, and 2023, alongside reductions in Other theft, Shoplifting in 2020, and Vehicle crime in 2021. A notable decrease in Violence and sexual offences was also recorded in 2023.

Castle Point crime incidents by crime type

A total of 6154 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2413 (39.2)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 669 (10.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 574 (9.3)%
  • Public order – 513 (8.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 450 (7.3)%
  • Other theft – 436 (7.1)%
  • Shoplifting – 335 (5.4)%
  • Burglary – 221 (3.6)%
  • Drugs – 176 (2.9)%
  • Other crime – 167 (2.7)%
  • Robbery – 69 (1.1)%
  • Possession of weapons – 64 (1.0)%
  • Bicycle theft – 51 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 16 (0.3)%

How does Castle Point compare against nearby areas ?

Castle Point ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Castle Point wards

There are 14 wards within Castle Point. Canvey Island West, Canvey Island Central, Canvey Island Winter Gardens has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Castle Point

There are 4 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Castle Point. Highest crime rates in SS8, SS6, SS9 .

  • SS8 – 89.6
  • SS6 – 58.5
  • SS9 – 53.0
  • SS7 – 52.3

Postcode districts in Castle Point

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SS7
SS8
SS9
SS6

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South Norfolk crime rate

East of England, Region /

Overview of South Norfolk crime rate

South Norfolk presents an intriguing case within its region, characterized by a relatively low crime rating. Standing 23rd among 25 neighboring boroughs or local administrative districts in terms of crime rate, the area reported a total of 7,264 crime incidents in 2023. With a population of 141,947, this translates to a crime rate of 51.17 incidents per 1,000 residents, marking a notable decrease of 8.8% from the previous year.
Delving into the types of crimes, South Norfolk primarily grapples with violence and sexual offences, constituting 42.8% of the reported incidents, followed by anti-social behavior at 12.9%, and criminal damage and arson at 10.2%. The less frequent crimes include bicycle theft (0.7%), theft from the person (0.5%), and robbery (0.2%).
The area’s geography of safety varies significantly across its 26 wards. Wards such as South Wymondham, Cringleford, and Stratton (South Norfolk) experience higher crime rates, with South Wymondham leading at 101.0 incidents per 1,000 residents. Conversely, Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross, Brooke, and Rockland are recognized for their safety, presenting much lower crime figures.
The pattern extends to postcode districts within or overlapping South Norfolk. NR1, NR5, and NR31 emerge as areas with heightened crime rates, whereas NR9, NR8, and IP21 are highlighted for their comparative safety, showcasing a diverse landscape of crime distribution within South Norfolk.
In South Norfolk, there have been significant changes in crime rates over the recent years. The types of crime that have seen an increase include Public order with a rate change of 1.76 in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences with rate changes of 6.3 in 2020 and 2.81 in 2021. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour with a rate change of -3.62 in 2021, Public order saw a rate change of -1.72 in 2022, and Violence and sexual offences saw a rate change of -2.81 in 2023.

South Norfolk crime incidents by crime type

A total of 7264 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3108 (42.8)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 935 (12.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 740 (10.2)%
  • Other theft – 574 (7.9)%
  • Public order – 529 (7.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 441 (6.1)%
  • Other crime – 302 (4.2)%
  • Burglary – 189 (2.6)%
  • Vehicle crime – 162 (2.2)%
  • Drugs – 122 (1.7)%
  • Possession of weapons – 64 (0.9)%
  • Bicycle theft – 48 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 34 (0.5)%
  • Robbery – 16 (0.2)%

How does South Norfolk compare against nearby areas ?

South Norfolk ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under South Norfolk

There are 18 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with South Norfolk. Highest crime rates in NR1, NR5, NR31 .

  • NR1 – 222.4
  • NR5 – 97.0
  • NR31 – 82.6
  • NR4 – 77.1
  • NR18 – 66.4
  • NR34 – 64.6
  • NR35 – 56.7
  • IP20 – 53.3
  • IP22 – 51.9
  • NR13 – 40.9
  • NR15 – 38.1
  • NR20 – 37.8
  • NR14 – 36.5
  • NR16 – 35.9
  • IP23 – 35.8
  • NR9 – 34.2
  • NR8 – 33.6
  • IP21 – 30.8

Postcode districts in South Norfolk

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IP98
IP21
IP22
NR14
NR15
NR16
NR18
NR8
NR9
NR35
NR5
IP23
IP20
NR20
NR34
NR4
NR1
NR31
NR13

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Central Bedfordshire crime rate

Barnet, East of England, Enfield, Harrow, Region /

Overview of Central Bedfordshire crime rate

Crime landscape – low.

Central Bedfordshire, positioned 21st out of 25 in the region for crime rates, reported 19,938 incidents in 2023. The area, with a population of 294,252, experiences a crime rate of 67.76 per 1,000 residents, witnessing a slight decline of 1.75% from the previous year.

In Central Bedfordshire, the prevalent crime types are Violence and sexual offences (31.1%), Anti-social behaviour (20.0%), and Vehicle crime (9.0%), with the least frequent being Bicycle theft (0.9%), Robbery (0.6%), and Theft from the person (0.6%).

Of the 31 wards, those with higher crime rates include Dunstable-Central (143.4), Tithe Farm (124.1), and Houghton Hall (101.9), while the lowest rates are in Barton-le-Clay (39.5), Silsoe and Shillington (35.3), and Westoning, Flitton and Greenfield (28.8).

Reviewing postcode districts within or overlapping Central Bedfordshire, the highest crime rates are in LU1 (173.8), LU5 (101.6), and LU2 (86.2), with the safest being MK45 (45.8), SG16 (43.4), and MK43 (37.7).

In Central Bedfordshire, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour in early 2020, along with rises in Other theft and Violence and sexual offences in 2022. Conversely, there was a decline in Anti-social behaviour in both 2021 and 2022, with notable decreases in Burglary and Vehicle crime in 2020.

Central Bedfordshire crime incidents by crime type

A total of 19938 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 6191 (31.1)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 3996 (20.0)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1795 (9.0)%
  • Other theft – 1751 (8.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1551 (7.8)%
  • Public order – 1389 (7.0)%
  • Shoplifting – 1071 (5.4)%
  • Burglary – 846 (4.2)%
  • Drugs – 392 (2.0)%
  • Other crime – 357 (1.8)%
  • Possession of weapons – 183 (0.9)%
  • Bicycle theft – 183 (0.9)%
  • Robbery – 122 (0.6)%
  • Theft from the person – 111 (0.6)%

How does Central Bedfordshire compare against nearby areas ?

Central Bedfordshire ranks 21st when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Central Bedfordshire

There are 24 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Central Bedfordshire. Highest crime rates in LU1, LU5, LU2 .

  • LU1 – 173.8
  • LU5 – 101.6
  • LU2 – 86.2
  • SG6 – 85.7
  • AL3 – 77.6
  • MK17 – 75.2
  • LU4 – 74.6
  • SG17 – 70.3
  • SG5 – 69.7
  • PE19 – 69.5
  • SG19 – 69.4
  • MK44 – 67.7
  • LU7 – 67.3
  • SG7 – 65.3
  • LU6 – 62.8
  • LU3 – 61.9
  • SG18 – 60.5
  • SG15 – 58.4
  • SG8 – 53.2
  • AL5 – 49.2
  • HP4 – 48.4
  • MK45 – 45.8
  • SG16 – 43.4
  • MK43 – 37.7

Postcode districts in Central Bedfordshire

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MK17
MK43
MK44
MK45
SG15
SG16
SG17
SG18
SG19
SG5
SG8
AL5
LU7
LU6
LU95
LU5
LU4
LU1
LU3
LU2
PE19
AL3
SG7
HP4
SG6

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Chelmsford crime rate

Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Brent, East of England, Enfield, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest /

Overview of Chelmsford crime rate

Chelmsford’s crime landscape is deemed medium, positioned 14th among 25 adjacent boroughs in crime rates. The year 2023 saw Chelmsford experiencing 17,547 criminal incidents. With its population tallying at 181,523, the crime ratio stands at 96.67 incidents per 1,000 people, reflecting a slight decline of 1.02% from the prior year.

Leading the list of common crimes are Violence and sexual offences (39.3%), Public order (8.5%), and Shoplifting (8.3%), with the rarer occurrences being Robbery (0.9%), Possession of weapons (0.8%), and Theft from the person (0.8%).

Among Chelmsford’s 24 wards, Moulsham and Central (312.7), Marconi (154.6), and Waterhouse Farm (153.0) report the highest crime rates. Conversely, the safest wards are The Lawns (40.6), Moulsham Lodge (36.3), and South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood (29.2).

In the postcode districts within or overlapping Chelmsford, CM1 (126.8), CM77 (112.1), and CM2 (97.8) show higher crime figures, whereas CM3 (54.5), CM4 (49.5), and CM11 (41.7) are the safest.

In Chelmsford, the crime landscape has shown significant shifts. Notably, there’s been an increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, alongside rises in Shoplifting and Vehicle crime in 2023. Violence and sexual offences also saw a notable uptick in 2021. Conversely, the area experienced a pronounced decrease in Anti-social behaviour from 2021 to 2023, with significant reductions also noted in Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, and Other theft in 2020, pointing to a complex and evolving crime trend picture.

Chelmsford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 17547 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 6891 (39.3)%
  • Public order – 1496 (8.5)%
  • Shoplifting – 1461 (8.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1381 (7.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1282 (7.3)%
  • Other theft – 1272 (7.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1223 (7.0)%
  • Burglary – 941 (5.4)%
  • Drugs – 495 (2.8)%
  • Other crime – 337 (1.9)%
  • Bicycle theft – 333 (1.9)%
  • Robbery – 156 (0.9)%
  • Possession of weapons – 145 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 134 (0.8)%

How does Chelmsford compare against nearby areas ?

Chelmsford ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Chelmsford

There are 11 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Chelmsford. Highest crime rates in CM1, CM77, CM2 .

  • CM1 – 126.8
  • CM77 – 112.1
  • CM2 – 97.8
  • CM7 – 75.0
  • CM5 – 73.4
  • SS11 – 68.6
  • CM9 – 60.3
  • CM6 – 57.2
  • CM3 – 54.5
  • CM4 – 49.5
  • CM11 – 41.7

Postcode districts in Chelmsford

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CM2
CM1
CM11
CM3
CM4
CM6
CM99
CM98
SS11
CM77
CM5
CM7
CM9

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Southend-on-Sea crime rate

Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Brent, East of England, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge /

Overview of Southend-on-Sea crime rate

Southend-on-Sea stands in the high crime rating category, securing the 8th position among 25 neighboring boroughs and local administrative districts based on its crime rate. In 2023, the area reported 20,663 crime incidents in a population of 180,686, leading to a crime rate of 114.36 per 1,000 residents. Impressively, this rate shows a significant decline of 14.73% from the prior year, signaling a strong move towards mitigating crime.
The prevalent crime categories include violence and sexual offences at 41.7%, anti-social behaviour at 8.3%, and public order offences at 8.2%. Meanwhile, possession of weapons, bicycle theft, and theft from the person are among the less frequent crimes, reflecting the spectrum of criminal activity within Southend-on-Sea.
The distribution of crime across the 17 wards of Southend-on-Sea shows Milton, Victoria, and Kursaal with the highest rates, whereas Belfairs, Eastwood Park, and West Leigh are the safest, indicating varied levels of security and safety within the city.
Analysis by postcode district further highlights SS1, SS2, and SS0 as the areas with the highest crime rates, contrasted by SS3, SS4, and SS9 as the safest, showcasing a diverse crime landscape across Southend-on-Sea.
In Southend-on-Sea, crime trends have shown significant fluctuations. Anti-social behaviour increased by 9.91% in 2020, but then saw decreases of 9.22% in 2021, 12.24% in 2022, and 10.14% in 2023. Shoplifting rates rose by 1.64% in 2023, after a decline of 2.16% in 2020. Vehicle crime increased by 1.79% in 2022, following a decrease of 2.51% in 2020. Violence and sexual offences rose by 7.08% in 2021, but decreased by 3.04% in 2020 and significantly by 9.47% in 2023. Other notable decreases include Criminal damage and arson by 2.03% in 2020, Other theft by 1.86% in the same year, and Public order offences by 3.49% in 2023.

Southend-on-Sea crime incidents by crime type

A total of 20663 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 8612 (41.7)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1724 (8.3)%
  • Public order – 1702 (8.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1630 (7.9)%
  • Other theft – 1496 (7.2)%
  • Shoplifting – 1337 (6.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1308 (6.3)%
  • Burglary – 772 (3.7)%
  • Drugs – 764 (3.7)%
  • Other crime – 388 (1.9)%
  • Robbery – 287 (1.4)%
  • Possession of weapons – 271 (1.3)%
  • Bicycle theft – 205 (1.0)%
  • Theft from the person – 167 (0.8)%

How does Southend-on-Sea compare against nearby areas ?

Southend-on-Sea ranks 8th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Southend-on-Sea wards

There are 17 wards within Southend-on-Sea. Milton (Southend-on-Sea), Victoria (Southend-on-Sea), Kursaal has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Southend-on-Sea

There are 6 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Southend-on-Sea. Highest crime rates in SS1, SS2, SS0 .

  • SS1 – 227.6
  • SS2 – 134.1
  • SS0 – 111.3
  • SS3 – 76.2
  • SS4 – 73.1
  • SS9 – 53.0

Postcode districts in Southend-on-Sea

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SS1
SS0
SS2
SS22
SS3
SS9
SS99
SS4

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