WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Essex Police Police

Braintree South Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Braintree South, localized within Braintree.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

2.93per 1k

Total Population

16,404

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences28

Shoplifting4

Criminal Damage & Arson3

Drug Offences3

Anti-social Behaviour3

Vehicle Crime2

Public Order2

Weapons Possession1

Bicycle Theft1

Other Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Saxon Bank Map	Violence and sexual offences: 14	14
On or near Charter Way Map	Shoplifting: 10Other theft: 2	12
On or near Bamboo Crescent Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	5
On or near Challis Lane Map	Shoplifting: 4	4
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Braintree Freeport Map	Shoplifting: 2	2
On or near Hay Lane North Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Dickens Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Mersea Fleet Way Map	Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Supermarket Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2