Crime Rate in Bocking North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bocking North

The total recorded crimes in Bocking North, Braintree, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bocking North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dover Close with total crimes: 6
  • Panfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Romney Close with total crimes: 3

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 July 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bocking North)CrimesRank (Bocking North)CrimesRank (Bocking North)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green114 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central97 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing58 3844 3814 3
Bocking Blackwater50 7656 5717 4
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
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 North 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 202515
April 202513
March 202523
February 202511
January 202514
December 202417
November 202416
October 202414
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20259
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Bocking North in July 2025

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

1. Dover Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Panfield Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Romney Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Convent Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Peter Taylor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Normandy Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Ashpole Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Lillies (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Murray Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chartwell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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