Crime Rate in Braintree South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braintree South

The total recorded crimes in Braintree South, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braintree South crime rate of 1.40 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 South, encompassing approximately 16,403 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Braintree South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Milton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Perryfields 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Braintree South has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 15th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braintree)CrimesRank (Braintree)CrimesRank (Braintree)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green122 12,059 11,885 1
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
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 South 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202513
December 202418
November 20245
October 202416
September 20249
August 202414
July 202413
June 202428
May 202412
April 202419
March 202413

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Braintree South in February 2025

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

1. Chaucer Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Milton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Perryfields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Shooter'S Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bulrush Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Leonard Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Longleaf Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Stephenson Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Telford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sedgefield Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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