Crap Towns / Witham / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Witham?
The police recorded 6.5 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Witham from September 2023 to August 2026, 7% lower than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 5.3, down from 7.3 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Berechurch | 19.5 km | 6.7 |
| Chelmsford | 12.8 km | 6.5 |
| Witham | – | 6.5 |
| Braintree | 10.3 km | 6.1 |
| Maldon | 8.7 km | 5.2 |
| Halstead | 15.6 km | 4.9 |
| Galleywood | 16.2 km | 4.8 |
| Tiptree | 7.6 km | 4.2 |
| Danbury | 10.1 km | 3.2 |
| Great Notley | 9.9 km | 3.1 |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 17.9 km | 2.8 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |