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Crime in Hatfield Peverel

Hatfield Peverel had 69 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 94.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 23 Braintree areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 82% above the middle Braintree area. Crime was down 18% on the three months before.

CM3, Braintree · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hatfield Peverel

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94.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 23Braintree rank1st is the highest rate
-18%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common35 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 32 Apr 27 May 29 Jun 16 Jul 24 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hatfield Peverel. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3551%
anti-social behaviour1420%
criminal damage710%
theft46%
vehicle crime46%
public order23%
shoplifting11%
other crime11%

Hatfield Peverel against Braintree

TypeHatfield Peverel per 1,000Middle Braintree areaChange
Violence47.828.6▲ 46%
Burglary01.5–
Vehicle crime5.53–
Anti-social behaviour19.16.2▼ 60%
Theft and robbery5.55.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Witham96.9▲ 17%
Hatfield Peverel94.2▼ 18%
Boreham56.4▲ 8%
Terling40.3–
Wickham Bishops36.4▼ 17%
Little Baddow30–
Woodham Walter17.4–
See every Braintree area ranked on the crime in Braintree page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hatfield Peverel a safe area?

Hatfield Peverel had about 94.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 23 Braintree areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hatfield Peverel?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (35), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and criminal damage (7).