Great Notley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Notley’s December 2025 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places it 60.0% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities between local and national figures. This stark contrast underscores the area’s unique position within the broader UK crime profile. The breakdown of crimes reveals a dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.4% of the total 21 reported incidents. This category remains 42% below the UK average, suggesting that while violent crime is present, it is less prevalent than in other parts of the country. Anti-social behaviour and other thefts followed with 9.5% each, though both categories remain well below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, party season, and darker evenings—may have influenced these patterns. For instance, the rise in violence and sexual offences could be partly explained by increased social interactions during the holiday period, while the lower prevalence of property crimes might reflect reduced foot traffic in retail areas. The area’s relatively low crime rate, despite its built-up status, may be attributed to a combination of community engagement, local policing efforts, and the characteristics of the area itself, which appears to be a smaller, more tightly-knit community compared to larger urban centres. This December’s figures, while showing some fluctuations, reaffirm Great Notley’s position as a safer locale within the UK’s broader crime profile.

December 2025 saw a notable increase in shoplifting and criminal damage and arson, both doubling from November’s figures. Violence and sexual offences rose by 37.5%, reaching 11 incidents—still 42% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other thefts, however, fell by 60.0%, reflecting a sharp decline in this category. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences each dropped by 33.3%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced non-violent crime. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local enforcement. For instance, the rise in shoplifting may be linked to Christmas shopping activity, while the drop in other thefts could indicate effective community policing strategies. Residents might find the 1-in-352 resident monthly exposure rate particularly reassuring, as it underscores the area’s relative safety despite the uptick in specific crime types.

Great Notley’s December 2025 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents represents an 8.7% decline from November’s 3.1 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, placing the area 60.0% below the national figure. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a frequency significantly lower than many urban centres. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 352 residents, a statistic that highlights the area’s relatively low risk profile. This figure is particularly striking when compared to the UK’s broader context, where the average resident faces a much higher likelihood of encountering crime. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s status as a safer locale, though seasonal factors like holiday-related activity and reduced foot traffic may have contributed to the month’s figures. Residents living in Great Notley can take comfort in these numbers, which suggest a consistent pattern of lower crime rates compared to the national average.