Crime Rate in Braintree Central & Beckers Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braintree Central & Beckers Green

The total recorded crimes in Braintree Central & Beckers Green, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braintree Central & Beckers Green crime rate of 3.64 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 Braintree Central & Beckers Green, encompassing approximately 33,529 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (10.20% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 12
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Braintree Central & Beckers Green?

To understand the safety of Braintree Central & Beckers Green, we need to analyze Braintree Central & Beckers Green crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Braintree Central & Beckers Green reported a higher crime volume than the Braintree average, with 2,059 crimes compared to 452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Braintree Central & Beckers Green witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Braintree Central & Beckers Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Braintree average, with 1,885 crimes compared to 439. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Braintree Central & Beckers Green witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Braintree Central & Beckers Green has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Braintree Central & Beckers Green Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Braintree Central & Beckers Green has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 1th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Braintree Central & Beckers Green crimes were 2,059. The crime rate of Braintree Central & Beckers Green in 2024 was 61.41 (year) or 5.12 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Braintree Central & Beckers Green were around 1,885 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.22 (year) or 4.68 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braintree)CrimesRank (Braintree)CrimesRank (Braintree)
Witham Central55 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing51 3844 3814 3
Bocking Blackwater39 6656 5717 4
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

Braintree Central & Beckers Green 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 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202511
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 202417
August 202416
July 20247
June 202420
May 202415
April 202413
March 20245

A total of 725 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202554
January 202549
December 202449
November 202451
October 202472
September 202448
August 202471
July 202478
June 2024100
May 202451
April 202448
March 202454

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 202424
September 202430
August 202434
July 202418
June 202420
May 202418
April 202418
March 202418

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20253
December 202412
November 202411
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202422
May 20249
April 20249
March 202424

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202519
December 202415
November 202419
October 20249
September 202415
August 202424
July 202428
June 202438
May 202419
April 202424
March 202433

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202515
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 202414
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 202410
March 202414

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 202419
March 20247

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20243

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20248
October 202414
September 202410
August 202420
July 202417
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202418
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245

High Crime Locations Braintree Central & Beckers Green in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Braintree Central & Beckers Green postcode area is presented below.

1. Charter Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. The Avenue (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Market Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Bank Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Trotters Field (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bishops Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. Rue De Jeunes (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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