Crime Rate in Braintree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braintree

The total recorded crimes in Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 921 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braintree crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Braintree, encompassing approximately 155,265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (428) incidents (1.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (102) incidents (12.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (69) incidents (15.00% increase)
Braintree Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • School Walk with total crimes: 14
  • Coach House Way with total crimes: 10
  • Compasses Road with total crimes: 9

Braintree Police Info:

Essex Police

How safe is Braintree?

To understand the safety of Braintree, we need to analyze Braintree crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Braintree has recorded 11,752 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 75.69 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 227 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,413 crimes with a crime rate of 73.51, ranking it 225 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Essex:

    • In 2024, Braintree reported a higher crime volume than the Essex average, with 11,752 crimes compared to 11,188. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Braintree recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Braintree experienced a greater number of crimes than the Essex average, with 11,413 crimes compared to 10,805. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Braintree recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Braintree is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Essex, Braintree has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Braintree Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Braintree Central & Beckers Green (114 crimes), and the safest, Braintree West (2 crimes), is 112 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Braintree.

Similarly, the area of Witham Town (129 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Braintree West & Rayne (18 crimes), with a difference of 111 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Braintree.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Braintree Central & Beckers Green114
Witham Central97
Silver End & Cressing58
Bocking South56
Great Notley & Black Notley51

Safest Wards:

Yeldham9
Gosfield & Greenstead Green8
Bumpstead8
Rayne5
Braintree West2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Witham Town129
Central Braintree91
Bocking74
Braintree South70
Halstead Central & West68

Safest Areas:

West Witham31
Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield27
Hedingham, Gosfield & Greenstead Green27
Steeple Bumpstead & Great Yeldham22
Braintree West & Rayne18

Braintree Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Braintree has recorded 921 crimes with crime rate of 5.93 ranking 284th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2024, the total Braintree crimes were 11,752. The crime rate of Braintree in 2024 was 75.69 (year) or 6.31 (month) ranking it 227 danzarous in the UK. Braintree ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Braintree were around 11,413 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.51 (year) or 6.13 (month) ranking 225 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Essex, Braintree ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 8 as per crime rate of Braintree

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon342 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford406 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford551 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point458 105,871 106,160 9
Colchester1,625 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood568 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,291 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest1,125 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,477 515,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,790 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow938 210,933 111,148 1

Braintree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 428 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 102 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (423 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (91 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (414 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (88 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (422 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (86 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (363 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (85 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 342 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (388 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 369 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (348 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (375 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (370 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (105 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (368 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (126 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 744 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202549
May 202571
April 202571
March 202561
February 202553
January 202540
December 202462
November 202459
October 202477
September 202469
August 202473

A total of 378 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202523
May 202521
April 202533
March 202539
February 202524
January 202520
December 202438
November 202435
October 202435
September 202438
August 202441

A total of 426 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202534
May 202557
April 202529
March 202531
February 202520
January 202546
December 202435
November 202432
October 202452
September 202440
August 202419

A total of 101 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 202514
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20249
November 202411
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 4610 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 384.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 428 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025428
June 2025423
May 2025414
April 2025422
March 2025363
February 2025342
January 2025388
December 2024369
November 2024348
October 2024375
September 2024370
August 2024368

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 1008 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025102
June 202591
May 202588
April 202586
March 202585
February 202554
January 202572
December 202443
November 202479
October 202477
September 2024105
August 2024126

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 758 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202541
May 202545
April 202578
March 202560
February 202565
January 202568
December 202473
November 202470
October 202458
September 202445
August 202498

A total of 825 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202560
May 202569
April 202570
March 202561
February 202564
January 202558
December 202476
November 202467
October 202478
September 202470
August 202483

A total of 300 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202516
May 202525
April 202529
March 202539
February 202526
January 202532
December 202419
November 202423
October 202422
September 202427
August 202419

A total of 857 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202562
May 202569
April 202569
March 202564
February 202562
January 202559
December 202493
November 202472
October 202460
September 202483
August 2024101

A total of 529 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202523
May 202546
April 202536
March 202555
February 202533
January 202534
December 202452
November 202464
October 202454
September 202444
August 202448

High Crime Locations Braintree in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Braintree postcode area is presented below.

1. School Walk (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Other crime1
2. Coach House Way (Map)
Total10
Robbery3
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
3. Compasses Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Pebmarsh Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
5. Felbrigg Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Other theft1

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