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 July 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braintree Central & Beckers Green crime rate of 3.40 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Walk with total crimes: 14
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket 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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 July 2025 the Braintree Central & Beckers Green has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braintree Central & Beckers Green)CrimesRank (Braintree Central & Beckers Green)CrimesRank (Braintree Central & Beckers Green)
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
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

Braintree Central & Beckers Green 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 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202550
May 202555
April 202576
March 202537
February 202554
January 202549
December 202449
November 202451
October 202472
September 202448
August 202471

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20259
April 202513
March 20255
February 202511
January 20253
December 202412
November 202411
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202513
April 20253
March 20257
February 20259
January 202515
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20259
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202512
April 202514
March 20258
February 202513
January 202519
December 202415
November 202419
October 20249
September 202415
August 202424

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202519
April 202518
March 202519
February 20259
January 202515
December 202414
November 202412
October 202424
September 202430
August 202434

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20248
October 202414
September 202410
August 202420

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20259
January 202511
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 18 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
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

High Crime Locations Braintree Central & Beckers Green in July 2025

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

1. School Walk (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Other crime1
2. The Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Charter Way (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
5. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Great Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chapel Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Rose Hill (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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