Crime Rate in Great Notley & Black Notley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Notley & Black Notley

The total recorded crimes in Great Notley & Black Notley, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Notley & Black Notley crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Great Notley & Black Notley, encompassing approximately 10,095 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Great Notley & Black Notley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Felbrigg Close with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Cloughton Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Great Notley & Black Notley?

To understand the safety of Great Notley & Black Notley, we need to analyze Great Notley & Black Notley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Great Notley & Black Notley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 424 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Notley & Black Notley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, Great Notley & Black Notley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Braintree average, with 450 crimes compared to 439. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Great Notley & Black Notley witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Great Notley & Black Notley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Great Notley & Black Notley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Great Notley & Black Notley has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 5.05 ranking 5th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Great Notley & Black Notley crimes were 424. The crime rate of Great Notley & Black Notley in 2024 was 42.00 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Notley & Black Notley were around 450 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.57 (year) or 3.71 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Notley & Black Notley)CrimesRank (Great Notley & Black Notley)CrimesRank (Great Notley & Black Notley)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green114 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central97 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing58 3844 3814 3
Bocking Blackwater50 7656 5717 4
Bocking South56 4695 4630 6
Halstead St Andrew's51 6534 7669 5
Witham West32 13578 6549 7
Halstead Trinity37 10424 11481 8
Witham North43 9461 8435 11
Witham South46 8460 9450 10
Bocking North36 11311 17377 12
Braintree South32 12375 12375 13
Hatfield Peverel & Terling28 14360 13356 14
Kelvedon & Feering21 20356 14314 15
Three Fields27 16347 15279 18
Stour Valley South27 15268 18269 19
The Colnes24 18257 19298 16
Hedingham26 17343 16289 17
Coggeshall22 19250 20207 20
Braintree West2 26173 21193 21
Stour Valley North11 21142 22134 22
Yeldham9 22106 2487 24
Rayne5 25110 23121 23
Gosfield & Greenstead Green8 2346 2652 26
Bumpstead8 2490 2586 25

Great Notley & Black Notley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202515
May 20257
April 202518
March 20258
February 202513
January 202518
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Great Notley & Black Notley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Notley & Black Notley postcode area is presented below.

1. Felbrigg Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Cloughton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Mary Ruck Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
6. Teal Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Highclere Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Moody Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bedells Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Edison Way (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.