Crime Rate in Braintree West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braintree West

The total recorded crimes in Braintree West, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braintree West crime rate of 1.64 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 West, encompassing approximately 7,904 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Braintree West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lister Road with total crimes: 4
  • Strudwick Close with total crimes: 3
  • Nayling Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Braintree West?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Braintree West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 173 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Braintree West recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Braintree West had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 193 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Braintree West recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Braintree West Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Braintree West has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 ranking 20th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Braintree West crimes were 173. The crime rate of Braintree West in 2024 was 21.89 (year) or 1.82 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Braintree West were around 193 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.42 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking 21 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
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
Rayne2 26110 23121 23
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2346 2652 26
Yeldham6 25106 2487 24
Bumpstead6 2490 2586 25

Braintree West 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 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202512
December 202411
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248
April 20244
March 20249

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242

High Crime Locations Braintree West in February 2025

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

1. Lister Road (Map)
Total4
Public order4
2. Strudwick Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Nayling Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Francis Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hunnable Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Godlings Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wall Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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