Crime Rate in Bocking South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bocking South

The total recorded crimes in Bocking South, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bocking South crime rate of 5.31 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 South, encompassing approximately 8,661 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bocking South Crime Hotspots

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

  • John English Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Lamberts Orchard with total crimes: 4
  • Oak Tree Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bocking South?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Bocking South reported a higher crime volume than the Braintree average, with 695 crimes compared to 452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bocking South witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bocking South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Braintree average, with 630 crimes compared to 439. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bocking South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bocking South Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bocking South has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 5.31 ranking 4th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Bocking South crimes were 695. The crime rate of Bocking South in 2024 was 80.24 (year) or 6.69 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bocking South were around 630 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.74 (year) or 6.06 (month) ranking 6 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
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
Bocking North15 19311 17377 12
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 South 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 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202525
December 202429
November 202421
October 202420
September 202420
August 202422
July 202438
June 202434
May 202419
April 202413
March 202421

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20245
August 202411
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
October 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20244
March 20242

High Crime Locations Bocking South in February 2025

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

1. John English Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
2. Lamberts Orchard (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Oak Tree Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Tabor Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Oak Bungalows (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Millam Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Porters Field (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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