Crime Rates in EssexLocal Authorities Ranked
Essex had 140,308 police recorded crimes in the year ending March 2026, about 73 per 1,000 residents.
All 14 local authorities in Essex, ranked by police recorded crimes. Data: Office for National Statistics (2026), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Police recorded crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southend-on-Sea | 17,869 offences |
| 2 | Colchester | 16,534 offences |
| 3 | Basildon | 16,426 offences |
| 4 | Thurrock | 15,501 offences |
| 5 | Chelmsford | 13,293 offences |
| 6 | Tendring | 12,498 offences |
| 7 | Harlow | 9,072 offences |
| 8 | Braintree | 8,750 offences |
| 9 | Epping Forest | 8,703 offences |
| 10 | Brentwood | 5,079 offences |
| 11 | Uttlesford | 4,866 offences |
| 12 | Castle Point | 4,718 offences |
| 13 | Rochford | 3,903 offences |
| 14 | Maldon | 3,096 offences |