Crime Rate in Bocking Blackwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bocking Blackwater

The total recorded crimes in Bocking Blackwater, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bocking Blackwater crime rate of 1.79 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Bocking Blackwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bourchier Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Marks Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Plaiters Way with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Bocking Blackwater has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.79 ranking 6th 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.

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 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
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 Blackwater 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 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 (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202514
December 202420
November 202426
October 202412
September 202414
August 202424
July 202430
June 202444
May 202429
April 202416
March 202430

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20258
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 202411
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20249
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241

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
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bocking Blackwater in February 2025

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

1. Bourchier Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. Marks Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Plaiters Way (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Broadoaks Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rustic Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. Phillips Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ushers Meadow (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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