Great Notley Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Notley’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents — 53.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its character as a built-up area within Braintree. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.5% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (13.8%) and public order issues (10.3%). While these categories are significant locally, they remain well below national averages: violence and sexual offences are 51% lower than the UK rate, and public order offences are 37% below. Seasonal factors may have influenced the crime picture, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays could have contributed to increased outdoor socialising, linking to the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the overall crime environment remains markedly safer than the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area’s compact, community-focused nature and effective local policing. Vehicle crime, while surging month-on-month, still sits at 0.5 per 1,000 — just 6% above the UK average — suggesting that local infrastructure or vehicle density may play a role. These data points collectively illustrate a place where crime is infrequent but not absent, shaped by both national trends and local conditions.

Vehicle crime surged by 300% in May 2024, jumping from one incident to four. This spike, while unusual, aligns with seasonal patterns — longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may have contributed to greater exposure of vehicles to theft or vandalism. Shoplifting also rose sharply, doubling from one to three incidents, a trend that could reflect heightened foot traffic during May’s bank holidays. Anti-social behaviour followed a similar trajectory, tripling from one to three reported cases. These increases contrast with the area’s generally low crime profile, where most categories — such as violence and public order — remain significantly below UK averages. For example, violence and sexual offences in Great Notley are 51% below the UK rate, despite making up 34.5% of local crimes. This suggests that while certain issues are rising, the overall crime environment remains distinct from national trends, likely shaped by local demographics and community dynamics.

Great Notley's crime rate in May 2024 rose 38% compared to April 2024, reflecting a shift from 2.8 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains significantly lower than the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows that over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 255 residents — a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the area’s population. On a daily basis, 29 total crimes were reported across 31 days, equating to approximately one crime per day. This daily figure provides a tangible snapshot of the pace at which incidents occur, helping residents gauge the immediate impact of crime on their daily lives. When compared to the broader UK context, Great Notley’s crime profile remains exceptionally low, with most categories — including violence, public order, and anti-social behaviour — registering well below national averages. This suggests that local factors, such as community engagement or policing strategies, may contribute to the area’s relative safety despite the month-on-month rise.