Crime Rate in Braintree West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Braintree West

The total recorded crimes in Braintree West, Braintree, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Braintree West crime rate of 1.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Braintree West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Graynes Close with total crimes: 3
  • Francis Road with total crimes: 2
  • Springfields with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 May 2025 the Braintree West has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braintree West)CrimesRank (Braintree West)CrimesRank (Braintree West)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green137 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central83 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing74 3844 3814 3
Bocking Blackwater59 5656 5717 4
Bocking South61 4695 4630 6
Halstead St Andrew's51 6534 7669 5
Witham West43 7578 6549 7
Halstead Trinity29 14424 11481 8
Witham North36 10461 8435 11
Braintree South38 8375 12375 13
Great Notley & Black Notley31 13424 10450 9
Witham South28 15460 9450 10
Three Fields37 9347 15279 18
Bocking North36 11311 17377 12
The Colnes32 12257 19298 16
Hatfield Peverel & Terling23 17360 13356 14
Kelvedon & Feering14 21356 14314 15
Hedingham19 19343 16289 17
Stour Valley North24 16142 22134 22
Stour Valley South20 18268 18269 19
Coggeshall16 20250 20207 20
Rayne12 22110 23121 23
Yeldham6 26106 2487 24
Bumpstead7 2490 2586 25
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2546 2652 26

Braintree West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20253
February 20254
January 202512
December 202411
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Braintree West in May 2025

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

1. Graynes Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Francis Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Springfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sun Lido Square Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fernie Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Skipper Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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