Is Witham a good place to live?
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In Witham (CM8 9), recorded crime is 889% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 889% above average
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Population
1,970
Recorded crime
2647.1
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CM8 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 47/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 44%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 984
Owned 62% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 32%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM8 9.
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Witham CM8 9: frequently asked questions
Is Witham CM8 9 a good place to live?
In Witham (CM8 9), recorded crime is 889% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Witham CM8 9?
Recorded crime in Witham CM8 9 runs at 2647.1 per 1,000 properties, 889% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Witham CM8 9 safe?
Crime in Witham CM8 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Witham CM8 9 runs at 2647.1 per 1,000 properties, 889% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Witham CM8 9 a deprived area?
Witham CM8 9 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).