Crime Rate in Bocking North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bocking North

The total recorded crimes in Bocking North, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bocking North crime rate of 4.46 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 North, encompassing approximately 3,363 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Bocking North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Panfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Murray Close with total crimes: 2
  • Broad Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bocking North?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Bocking North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 311 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bocking North recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bocking North had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 377 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bocking North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Bocking North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bocking North Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bocking North has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 4.46 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Bocking North crimes were 311. The crime rate of Bocking North in 2024 was 92.47 (year) or 7.71 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bocking North were around 377 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.10 (year) or 9.34 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braintree)CrimesRank (Braintree)CrimesRank (Braintree)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green122 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central55 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing51 3844 3814 3
Bocking Blackwater39 6656 5717 4
Bocking South46 4695 4630 6
Halstead St Andrew's42 5534 7669 5
Witham West37 8578 6549 7
Great Notley & Black Notley39 7424 10450 9
Halstead Trinity30 12424 11481 8
Witham North26 13461 8435 11
Witham South33 9460 9450 10
Hatfield Peverel & Terling32 10360 13356 14
Hedingham30 11343 16289 17
Braintree South23 15375 12375 13
Kelvedon & Feering18 18356 14314 15
The Colnes23 14257 19298 16
Three Fields12 21347 15279 18
Stour Valley North21 16142 22134 22
Coggeshall20 17250 20207 20
Stour Valley South10 22268 18269 19
Braintree West13 20173 21193 21
Rayne2 26110 23121 23
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2346 2652 26
Yeldham6 25106 2487 24
Bumpstead6 2490 2586 25

Bocking North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202514
December 202417
November 202416
October 202414
September 202419
August 202417
July 202414
June 202420
May 20249
April 20246
March 202412

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bocking North in February 2025

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

1. Panfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Murray Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Broad Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dean Rogers Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Warne Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Convent Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Highfield Stile Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Ashpole Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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