Crime Rate in Bocking North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bocking North

The total recorded crimes in Bocking North, Braintree, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bocking North crime rate of 10.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bocking North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Panfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Convent Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Warne Avenue 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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bocking North has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 10.70 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bocking North)CrimesRank (Bocking North)CrimesRank (Bocking North)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green137 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central83 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing74 3844 3814 3
Bocking Blackwater59 5656 5717 4
Bocking South61 4695 4630 6
Halstead St Andrew's51 6534 7669 5
Witham West43 7578 6549 7
Halstead Trinity29 14424 11481 8
Witham North36 10461 8435 11
Braintree South38 8375 12375 13
Great Notley & Black Notley31 13424 10450 9
Witham South28 15460 9450 10
Three Fields37 9347 15279 18
The Colnes32 12257 19298 16
Hatfield Peverel & Terling23 17360 13356 14
Kelvedon & Feering14 21356 14314 15
Hedingham19 19343 16289 17
Stour Valley North24 16142 22134 22
Stour Valley South20 18268 18269 19
Coggeshall16 20250 20207 20
Braintree West9 23173 21193 21
Rayne12 22110 23121 23
Yeldham6 26106 2487 24
Bumpstead7 2490 2586 25
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2546 2652 26

Bocking North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202523
February 202511
January 202514
December 202417
November 202416
October 202414
September 202419
August 202417
July 202414
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Bocking North in May 2025

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

1. Panfield Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Convent Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Warne Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Normandy Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Stanes Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Spencer Square (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
7. Murray Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Churchill Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Blenheim Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Peter Taylor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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