Crime Rate in Braintree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braintree

The total recorded crimes in Braintree, UK in March 2025 are around 875 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braintree crime rate of 5.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (363) incidents (6.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (57.41% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (64) incidents (3.23% increase)
Braintree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area 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 (106 crimes), and the safest, Rayne (4 crimes), is 102 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Braintree.

Similarly, the area of Witham Town (99 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Great Notley & Black Notley (16 crimes), with a difference of 83 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Braintree.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Braintree Central & Beckers Green106
Silver End & Cressing83
Halstead St Andrew's61
Witham Central61
Bocking South58

Safest Wards:

Braintree West13
Kelvedon & Feering12
Bumpstead10
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6
Rayne4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Witham Town99
Central Braintree96
Silver End & Stisted90
Halstead Central & West80
Bocking71

Safest Areas:

West Witham30
Panfield, Finchingfield & Bardfield28
Halstead East & Colnes27
Braintree West & Rayne20
Great Notley & Black Notley16

Braintree Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Braintree has recorded 875 crimes with crime rate of 5.64 ranking 9988th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon246 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford365 124,940 114,915 11
Castle Point474 115,871 106,160 9
Uttlesford501 106,354 95,858 10
Brentwood578 86,730 76,665 6
Colchester1,461 518,598 416,595 7
Chelmsford1,265 716,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest969 612,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,117 415,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,579 320,557 220,839 2
Harlow930 210,933 111,148 1

Braintree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 402 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 109 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (746 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (136 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202520
January 202546
December 202435
November 202432
October 202452
September 202440
August 202419
July 202421
June 202446

A total of 4071 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 407.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 746 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025363
February 2025342
January 2025388
December 2024369
November 2024348
October 2024375
September 2024370
August 2024368
July 2024402
June 2024746

A total of 379 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202524
January 202520
December 202438
November 202435
October 202435
September 202438
August 202441
July 202437
June 202472

A total of 264 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202526
January 202532
December 202419
November 202423
October 202422
September 202427
August 202419
July 202421
June 202436

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 794 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202562
January 202559
December 202493
November 202472
October 202460
September 202483
August 2024101
July 202472
June 2024128

A total of 867 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202585
February 202554
January 202572
December 202443
November 202479
October 202477
September 2024105
August 2024126
July 202490
June 2024136

A total of 798 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202564
January 202558
December 202476
November 202467
October 202478
September 202470
August 202483
July 2024109
June 2024132

A total of 89 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20249
November 202411
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 202418

A total of 695 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202553
January 202540
December 202462
November 202459
October 202477
September 202469
August 202473
July 202481
June 2024120

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 715 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202565
January 202568
December 202473
November 202470
October 202458
September 202445
August 202498
July 202488
June 202490

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 537 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202533
January 202534
December 202452
November 202464
October 202454
September 202444
August 202448
July 202447
June 2024106

High Crime Locations Braintree in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
2. The Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
4. Spinks Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Millam Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. The Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Burglary3

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