Witham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Witham’s crime picture in November 2025, accounting for 51% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents, exceeded the UK average by 17%, underscoring a localised challenge that may be linked to the area’s built-up character and seasonal factors. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents placed Witham 19.2% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the elevated rates of specific violent crimes. Seasonal dynamics, including the timing of Bonfire Night and Black Friday, likely influenced patterns, with increased retail activity potentially contributing to higher vehicle crime and lower shoplifting rates. Despite the dominance of violent crime, the area’s property crime rate—particularly shoplifting—remained significantly below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or demographic factors that mitigate such incidents. The balance between violent and property crimes highlights the need for targeted strategies addressing the former, while the overall low rate indicates a broader success in crime prevention.

November 2025 saw an 80% increase in vehicle crime, rising from five to nine incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened activity during Black Friday shopping or seasonal vehicle usage. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 66.7%, from 24 to 8 incidents, possibly linked to reduced public gatherings during colder weather. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—17% above the UK average—suggesting a unique local dynamic that contrasts with national trends. Shoplifting fell 37% below the UK average, influenced by Witham’s retail environment or community initiatives, though no specific programmes are cited in the data.

Witham's November 2025 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 20.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic during Bonfire Night may have dampened opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of activity without overemphasising isolated incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low level of risk compared to larger urban centres. When contextualised against the population of 24,838, this rate underscores the area’s position as a safer built-up environment within Braintree, though localised spikes in specific categories, such as violence, indicate areas requiring targeted attention.