Takeley and Little Canfield Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Takeley and Little Canfield reported 125 crimes across a population of 7,721 residents, translating to a crime rate of 16.2 per 1,000—110% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a community grappling with a significant volume of incidents, with 125 crimes equating to roughly one in every 62 residents experiencing a reported crime over the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (25.6% of total), anti-social behaviour (23.2%), and other theft (11.2%). These categories align with patterns typical of built-up areas where social interactions and property vulnerabilities intersect. The seasonal context of September, with the start of the academic year and nights drawing in, may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and violence. The area’s violent crime rate (4.1 per 1,000) is 56% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 225% above, suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or environmental pressures may be at play. Meanwhile, shoplifting—often linked to retail environments—was 41% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of this specific type of property crime in the area. This complex picture highlights the need for targeted interventions, as the crime profile here diverges sharply from national trends, with a pronounced emphasis on violent and anti-social incidents.

September saw a 300% increase in possession of weapons, with reported cases rising from 2 to 8. This spike may reflect heightened tensions or unaddressed local issues, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 120%, from 5 to 11 incidents, potentially tied to seasonal transitions or increased anti-social activity. Other crime also doubled, from 2 to 4, indicating a shift in criminal focus. Shoplifting and public order offences were below UK averages, with shoplifting at 41% below the national rate. This contrast highlights the area’s unique crime profile, where property crimes like other theft (240% above UK average) dominate, but targeted categories such as public order show lower activity. These shifts underscore the need for tailored local strategies, as the mix of violent, anti-social, and property crimes differs markedly from national trends.

Takeley and Little Canfield’s crime rate in September 2024 rose to 16.2 per 1,000 residents, a 3.3% increase from August’s 15.7. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 62 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily, the area experienced approximately four crimes, a figure that, while not uncommon for urban or semi-rural settings, underscores the need for continued local awareness. With a population of 7,721, the scale of 125 reported crimes translates to a significant burden on community safety. The monthly exposure metric—1 in 62 residents—provides a tangible perspective for residents, illustrating the regularity of crime in their daily lives. This rate remains starkly higher than the UK average, but the comparison to the previous month reveals a subtle upward trend, suggesting seasonal or local factors may be influencing crime dynamics in the area.