Great Notley Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In a community of 7,402 residents, 23 crimes were recorded in September 2025, equating to a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 people. This figure is 58.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 26.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 26.1%) and criminal damage and arson (4 incidents, 17.4%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of September, a time when back-to-school routines and the transition into shorter evenings may influence local dynamics. For instance, the relative stability in violent crime—despite a 50% decrease from August—could be consistent with the settling of new residents into routines or the reduced visibility of outdoor spaces as daylight hours shorten. Anti-social behaviour, however, saw a 100% increase from August, linked to the influx of students or the heightened activity in communal areas as the academic year resumes. The overall crime profile underscores a built-up area with a low baseline of crime, where community engagement and local policing may play a role in maintaining this level of safety.

September 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences fell by 50% compared to August, from 12 to 6 incidents, marking a notable shift in the area’s violent crime profile. This decline may be consistent with the start of the academic year, as schools and universities begin their terms and community activity shifts. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, public order offences, and other crime categories all rose by 100% compared to the previous month, reflecting a sharp increase in these types of incidents. For example, anti-social behaviour—already below the UK average by 32%—jumped from 3 to 6 incidents, potentially linked to the return of students to local amenities. 'other crime' rose from 0 to 2 incidents, a category that is 87% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This anomaly may indicate underreported or emerging issues requiring closer attention. Meanwhile, violent crime remains well below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), with local rates at 0.8 per 1,000, suggesting that targeted interventions or community-focused policing have had a sustained impact.

The crime rate in Great Notley for September 2025 remained stable at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month’s figure exactly. This consistency suggests that the area’s crime profile is relatively unaffected by short-term fluctuations, though the sharp increases in certain categories highlight localized pressures. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day—a figure that, while low, may still be of concern for residents in areas where specific incidents occur. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 322 residents, a statistic that provides context for individual risk. Given the population of 7,402, this means that the likelihood of any single resident being directly affected by crime is relatively low, though the nature of incidents—particularly anti-social behaviour and public order offences—may impact community well-being. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see one crime for every 136 residents (based on the national rate of 7.4 per 1,000). The disparity underscores the effectiveness of local measures in maintaining a low-crime environment, even as specific categories see sudden spikes.