Crap Towns / Witham / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Witham?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 42 problems in Witham were reported on FixMyStreet: 15.3 per 10,000 people, 25% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: graffiti and fly-posting, with 7 reports (2.6 per 10,000 people).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 2 | 0.7 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 3 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 1 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 7 | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 1 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 28 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Witham | – | 15.3 |
| Braintree | 10.3 km | 10.4 |
| Danbury | 10.1 km | 9.7 |
| Galleywood | 16.2 km | 9.4 |
| Chelmsford | 12.8 km | 9.0 |
| Halstead | 15.6 km | 6.5 |
| Tiptree | 7.6 km | 6.5 |
| Maldon | 8.7 km | 6.0 |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 17.9 km | 3.1 |
| Berechurch | 19.5 km | 2.6 |
| Great Notley | 9.9 km | 1.3 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |