Great Notley Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Notley's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a stark contrast between specific categories and the overall low rate. The area's crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—58% below the UK average of 8.1—reflects a generally safe environment. However, 'Other theft' emerged as a notable outlier, occurring at 1.0 per 1,000 (28% of total crimes) and 89% above the UK average for the category. This may partly explain the 250% increase in such incidents compared to April, likely driven by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. In contrast, violent crimes fell significantly, with 'Violence and sexual offences' dropping to 5 cases (0.7 per 1,000), 75% below the UK average. This decline aligns with May's bank holidays, which may have reduced opportunities for such crimes. The breakdown also shows 'Possession of weapons' at 0.4 per 1,000 (400% above the UK average), suggesting localised issues in this category. Seasonal patterns in May—extended daylight hours and social events—may have influenced the mix of crimes, with property-related offences dominating over violent ones. The area's built-up nature within Braintree, combined with its relatively low population density, likely contributes to this crime profile, where community-focused policing and limited commercial zones appear to mitigate broader risks.

The most striking shift in May 2025 was the 250% increase in 'Other theft' cases, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average for the category (0.5 per 1,000), highlights a growing vulnerability in personal property security. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 66.7%, dropping from 15 to 5, a trend that may reflect reduced outdoor socialising during the month's bank holidays. Public order offences also doubled, aligning with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased socialising. 'Other theft' remains 89% above the UK average for its category, suggesting local factors such as unsecured vehicles or retail areas may contribute to this disparity. Residents might find the 75% reduction in violence and sexual offences, which brought this category to 0.7 per 1,000, particularly reassuring amid the overall low crime environment.

Great Notley's crime rate in May 2025 dropped to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 7.4% decrease from April's 3.7 per 1,000. This continued decline aligns with broader trends observed in similar built-up areas within Braintree, where seasonal shifts and reduced public activity during weekdays contribute to lower reporting rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its suburban character. When scaled to population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for every 296 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety compared to larger urban centres. The demographic distribution of crimes—primarily concentrated in property-related categories—also mirrors patterns seen in other low-density built-up areas, where community cohesion and limited commercial zones reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.