Takeley and Little Canfield Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected shift in October 2023 was the sharp rise in possession of weapons, which surged by 175% compared to September, highlighting an unusual spike in this category. Takeley and Little Canfield's overall crime rate of 21.8 per 1,000 residents is 172.5% above the UK average of 8.0, underscoring the area's significantly higher risk profile. The top three crime types—anti-social behaviour (24.4% of total), violence and sexual offences (21.4%), and other theft (18.5%)—collectively account for nearly two-thirds of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, is 314% above the UK average, suggesting a concentration of incidents in public spaces or social hubs. October's seasonal context—darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour. The area's crime profile reflects a mix of persistent challenges, with property crimes (64 incidents) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (36), but the latter category remains high relative to the UK average. This combination of factors illustrates a community grappling with both recurring and emerging crime patterns, necessitating targeted responses.

The most dramatic shift in October 2023 was the 175% increase in possession of weapons, rising from four to 11 incidents. This jump, though not uncommon in urban areas, is striking in a relatively low-density built-up zone. Concurrently, drug-related crimes doubled, with six reports compared to three in September. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 32.3%, reaching 41 incidents, a figure that is 314% above the UK average for this category. In contrast, theft from the person fell sharply by 55.6%, from nine to four, suggesting potential seasonal factors or targeted interventions. The area's violent crime rate remains 74% above the UK average, with 36 incidents reported. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, where increases in one category may coincide with decreases in another, even within the same month.

Takeley and Little Canfield's crime rate in October 2023 rose 6.4% from the previous month's 20.5 to 21.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a continued upward trend. This rate translates to roughly five reported crimes per day across the built-up area, a figure that, while localised, underscores the density of incidents relative to the population of 7,721. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 46 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within a small community. While the area's crime rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, the comparison to daily and monthly aggregates provides context for residents: the localised nature of these figures means that individual risk is not uniform, with certain areas or activities likely contributing to the disparity. The population context further illustrates that even a relatively low number of crimes can have a noticeable impact in a tightly knit community.