Crime Rate in Bocking South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bocking South

The total recorded crimes in Bocking South, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bocking South crime rate of 6.47 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (12.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bocking South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Progress Court with total crimes: 7
  • Pygot Place with total crimes: 5
  • Wentworth Crescent with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bocking South has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 6.47 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bocking South)CrimesRank (Bocking South)CrimesRank (Bocking South)
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
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
Bocking North36 11311 17377 12
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 South 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
October 20246

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202531
May 202535
April 202541
March 202528
February 202527
January 202525
December 202429
November 202421
October 202420
September 202420
August 202422

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20251
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 2 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
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bocking South in July 2025

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

1. Progress Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Pygot Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
3. Wentworth Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
4. Porters Field (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Boleyns Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wingate Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Andrew Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gilchrist Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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