Crap Towns / Witham / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Witham?
The police recorded 8.5 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Witham from September 2023 to August 2026, 40% lower than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 10.3, up from 7.5 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 7.5 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 7.9 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 10.3 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Berechurch | 19.5 km | 9.4 |
| Braintree | 10.3 km | 9.4 |
| Chelmsford | 12.8 km | 8.9 |
| Witham | – | 8.5 |
| Halstead | 15.6 km | 6.1 |
| Maldon | 8.7 km | 5.6 |
| Great Notley | 9.9 km | 5.6 |
| Galleywood | 16.2 km | 4.2 |
| Tiptree | 7.6 km | 3.4 |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 17.9 km | 3.4 |
| Danbury | 10.1 km | 3.0 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |