Great Notley Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 marked a notable shift in Great Notley’s crime profile, with violent offences and drug-related incidents rising sharply. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 37.2% below the UK average of 8.6, a consistent trend for a small built-up area within Braintree. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.5% of all reported crimes, a significant portion driven by the summer season’s peak in festivals and outdoor events. This aligns with patterns observed in similar small towns where increased social activity and alcohol consumption during July often correlate with higher rates of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage remained well below national averages, likely reflecting the area’s relatively low population density and the absence of major commercial hubs that typically drive such offences. The seasonal context of July—schools out, tourism at its height, and community events—likely contributed to the uptick in violent crime, as public spaces become more crowded and interactions more frequent. However, the low rates of property crimes, including shoplifting (85% below UK average) and vehicle crime (74% below UK average), suggest that the area’s quieter, more residential character may still act as a deterrent to certain types of crime. This contrast between rising violent offences and stable property crime rates highlights the need for targeted awareness in public spaces during peak summer months.

July 2025 saw a sharp 61.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 13 to 21 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting and drug-related crimes, signals a shift in the crime profile. While violent crime remains 8% below the UK average, the absolute increase is significant for the community. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also remained well below national rates, with anti-social behaviour at 55% below the UK average. Residents should note the 100% increase in shoplifting, which now stands at one incident per 400 residents. This contrast with the 50% drop in vehicle crime highlights a mixed trend in property-related offences. The rise in drug crimes, now at 0.3 per 1,000 (7% above UK average), adds a new dimension to local concerns, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic during festivals.

Great Notley's crime rate in July 2025 rose 21.1% compared to June 2025, moving from 4.5 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a local uptick, the area remains 37.2% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show one reported crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents relative to the population of 7,402. This monthly exposure rate underscores that residents are less likely to experience crime than the UK average, even as local trends show a slight increase. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while specific crime types have risen, the overall volume remains modest when distributed across the community. This contrast between local and national figures highlights the area’s generally safer profile, despite the recent upward shift in certain categories.