Heybridge Crime Overview
Heybridge is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in Essex, and is the 96th most dangerous overall out of Essex's 319 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Heybridge in 2020 was 59 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Essex's overall crime rate, coming in 32% lower than the Essex rate of 78 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Heybridge is the 331st most dangerous small town, and the 2,182nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2019, Heybridge was the worst small town in Essex for other crime, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.47 per 1,000 inhabitants. January 2017 was also a bad month for Heybridge residents, when it was Essex's most dangerous small town for bicycle theft, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.23 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Heybridge are violence and sexual offences, with 284 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 33. This is 15% higher than 2019's figure of 241 offences and a difference of 5.03 from 2019's crime rate of 28. Heybridge's least common crime is robbery, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 300% from 2019's figure of 4 crimes.
Compare Heybridge to other towns and cities
See how Heybridge shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Heybridge and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Heybridge Crime Map
Crime in Heybridge Compared To Essex
Summary of Crimes in Heybridge This Year
| Heybridge | Essex | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 184 | 21.53 | 49,414 | 26.76 | 24% safer |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.28 | 7,121 | 3.86 | 18% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 38 | 4.45 | 14,037 | 7.60 | 71% safer |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.11 | 6,452 | 3.49 | 65% safer |
| Other Crime | 12 | 1.40 | 3,205 | 1.74 | 24% safer |
| Other Theft | 18 | 2.11 | 9,427 | 5.10 | 142% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.23 | 1,196 | 0.65 | 183% safer |
| Public Order | 73 | 8.54 | 15,093 | 8.17 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 1,227 | 0.66 | 450% safer |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.35 | 7,118 | 3.85 | 1000% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 27 | 3.16 | 10,550 | 5.71 | 81% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 284 | 33.22 | 65,394 | 35.41 | 7% safer |
Heybridge Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron Walden | 828 | 47.66 | 24% safer |
| Brightlingsea | 413 | 47.74 | 24% safer |
| Tiptree | 521 | 56.51 | 4.3% safer |
| Frinton and Walton | 1,116 | 57.16 | 3.1% safer |
| Great Dunmow | 605 | 58.55 | 0.70% safer |
| Heybridge | 504 | 58.96 | - |
| Buckhurst Hill | 754 | 64.00 | 8% more dangerous |
| Burnham-on-Crouch | 532 | 66.85 | 12% more dangerous |
| Halstead | 870 | 71.54 | 18% more dangerous |
| Maldon | 1,069 | 72.97 | 19% more dangerous |
| Chigwell | 1,100 | 78.79 | 25% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Heybridge
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Heybridge
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Heybridge Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Heybridge Approach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hazelwood Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near The Chase | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Virley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Heywood Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hillary Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hillary Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hillary Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Stock Chase | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Public order | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2021 | Drugs | On or near Basin Road | Local resolution |
| August 2021 | Drugs | On or near Basin Road | Local resolution |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lock Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lock Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Colchester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Other crime | On or near Colchester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sandpiper Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Heybridge Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 16 | 17 | 15 | 22 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 2.9 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.6 | 5 | 8 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.5 | 0.82 | 1.8 | 2.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.58 | 0.94 | 1.9 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.9 | 4.9 | 6 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.12 | 0.70 | 0.47 | 0.23 | Safer |
| Public Order | 3.4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.47 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.70 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.35 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.2 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 14 | 22 | 28 | 33 | Getting worse |
Changes In Heybridge's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Heybridge to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Heybridge | 58.96 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 13% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 24% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 29% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 31% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 32% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 39% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 43% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 56% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 57% more dangerous |
Crime in Heybridge's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heybridge | 504 | 59 | First |
Crime in Heybridge During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Heybridge change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Heybridge saw a 400% increase in anti-social behaviour. Heybridge saw a large fall in criminal damage and arson during March, when it fell by 94% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +63% | +200% | +47% | +400% | +33% | -29% | +200% | -19% | +80% | - |
| Burglary | +67% | - | - | -57% | - | - | -33% | +100% | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -94% | -33% | +75% | +250% | -40% | -75% | -40% | +33% | -67% | - |
| Drugs | - | - | -67% | - | +400% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | -50% | - | +100% | -25% | - | - | +200% | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | +33% | -50% | -92% | - | -67% | - | -80% | - | -50% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -14% | +333% | -67% | +40% | +33% | +117% | +75% | +50% | -67% | +150% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -20% | - | - | - | +100% | -50% | - | - | +75% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -9% | +44% | +71% | +43% | -18% | - | +80% | -20% | +14% | +136% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Heybridge
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Heybridge's local territorial police force is the Essex Police.How dangerous is Heybridge?
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The most common crimes in Heybridge are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Heybridge?
Heybridge's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 05 Oct 2021