Crime Rate in Braintree South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braintree South

The total recorded crimes in Braintree South, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braintree South crime rate of 1.95 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 South, encompassing approximately 16,403 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Braintree South Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Ridgeway with total crimes: 4
  • Challis Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Tennyson Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Braintree South?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Braintree South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 375 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Braintree South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, Braintree South had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 375 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Braintree South witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Braintree South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Braintree South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Braintree South has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.95 ranking 12th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Braintree South crimes were 375. The crime rate of Braintree South in 2024 was 22.86 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Braintree South were around 375 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.86 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braintree South)CrimesRank (Braintree South)CrimesRank (Braintree 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
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
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 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 18 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 202524
April 202515
March 202514
February 202513
January 202513
December 202418
November 20245
October 202416
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
November 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Braintree South in July 2025

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

1. The Ridgeway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. Challis Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
3. Tennyson Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Shooter'S Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Notley Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bamboo Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Browning Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Johnson Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Dickens Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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