Crime Rate in Bocking Blackwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bocking Blackwater

The total recorded crimes in Bocking Blackwater, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bocking Blackwater crime rate of 2.30 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 Bocking Blackwater, encompassing approximately 21,748 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Bocking Blackwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadoaks Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Bartram Avenue North with total crimes: 4
  • Trafalgar Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bocking Blackwater?

To understand the safety of Bocking Blackwater, we need to analyze Bocking Blackwater crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Bocking Blackwater reported a higher crime volume than the Braintree average, with 656 crimes compared to 452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bocking Blackwater witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, Bocking Blackwater experienced a greater number of crimes than the Braintree average, with 717 crimes compared to 439. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bocking Blackwater witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Bocking Blackwater has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bocking Blackwater Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bocking Blackwater has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Bocking Blackwater crimes were 656. The crime rate of Bocking Blackwater in 2024 was 30.16 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bocking Blackwater were around 717 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.97 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bocking Blackwater)CrimesRank (Bocking Blackwater)CrimesRank (Bocking Blackwater)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green114 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central97 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing58 3844 3814 3
Bocking South56 4695 4630 6
Halstead St Andrew's51 6534 7669 5
Great Notley & Black Notley51 5424 10450 9
Witham West32 13578 6549 7
Halstead Trinity37 10424 11481 8
Witham North43 9461 8435 11
Witham South46 8460 9450 10
Bocking North36 11311 17377 12
Braintree South32 12375 12375 13
Hatfield Peverel & Terling28 14360 13356 14
Kelvedon & Feering21 20356 14314 15
Three Fields27 16347 15279 18
Stour Valley South27 15268 18269 19
The Colnes24 18257 19298 16
Hedingham26 17343 16289 17
Coggeshall22 19250 20207 20
Braintree West2 26173 21193 21
Stour Valley North11 21142 22134 22
Yeldham9 22106 2487 24
Rayne5 25110 23121 23
Gosfield & Greenstead Green8 2346 2652 26
Bumpstead8 2490 2586 25

Bocking Blackwater 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20256
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20249
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202534
May 202524
April 202517
March 202528
February 202516
January 202514
December 202420
November 202426
October 202412
September 202414
August 202424

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bocking Blackwater in July 2025

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

1. Broadoaks Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Bartram Avenue North (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Trafalgar Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Phillips Chase (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Old Clinic Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Ushers Meadow (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Marks Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dapifer Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Boscawen Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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