Great Notley Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Great Notley’s crime profile in May 2023 reveals a combination of local trends and national averages. With a total crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—51.2% below the UK average—the area remains a relative outlier in terms of safety. This figure is driven by a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 65.5% of all incidents (19 cases) and vehicle crime contributing 17.2% (5 cases). Vehicle crime in the area is 56% above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a deviation that may be linked to local factors such as residential parking arrangements or road infrastructure. The dominance of violent crimes, which are 6% below the UK average for this category (2.6 vs 2.8 per 1,000), suggests a unique local dynamic where interpersonal conflicts may be more prevalent than property-related crimes. Seasonal context also plays a role: May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising and associated risks, particularly in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though lower than the UK average, saw significant month-on-month increases, reflecting potential shifts in community activity patterns. These findings highlight the need to balance national comparisons with nuanced local insights, ensuring that Great Notley’s crime picture is understood within its specific social and geographical context.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 90% in May, rising from 10 to 19 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in public order offences and possession of weapons, suggests heightened tensions or activity in the area during the month. While violent crime remains the dominant category, vehicle crime stood out as 56% above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a significant deviation that may reflect local factors such as parking patterns or infrastructure. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though lower than the UK average, saw sharp month-on-month increases, indicating a shift in the crime mix towards more visible and disruptive incidents. For residents, the 90% rise in violent crimes is a key data point, as it exceeds the overall rate increase and may signal changes in community dynamics or policing priorities.

Great Notley's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 16.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.4 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal trends in the area, where longer evenings and bank holidays often correlate with higher social activity. Daily crime statistics show that 29 crimes were reported over 31 days, averaging one crime per day. This figure is consistent with the area’s low overall crime profile but highlights the need for ongoing monitoring. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 255 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in Great Notley compared to other UK areas. With a population of 7,402, the community remains one of the safer built-up areas in the Braintree district, where crime rates are historically lower than the national average. The population context also means that even small increases in specific crime categories can have a visible impact on local perceptions of safety, particularly for violent offences and vehicle-related incidents.