Crime Rate in Bumpstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bumpstead

The total recorded crimes in Bumpstead, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bumpstead crime rate of 41.72 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 Bumpstead, encompassing approximately 143 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bumpstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Phoenix Road with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Fordwater Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bumpstead?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Bumpstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 90 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bumpstead recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bumpstead had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 86 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bumpstead recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bumpstead Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bumpstead has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 41.72 ranking 24th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Bumpstead crimes were 90. The crime rate of Bumpstead in 2024 was 625.87 (year) or 52.16 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bumpstead were around 86 crimes with yearly crime rate of 598.05 (year) or 49.84 (month) ranking 25 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
Braintree West13 20173 21193 21
Rayne2 26110 23121 23
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2346 2652 26
Yeldham6 25106 2487 24

Bumpstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (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 Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bumpstead in February 2025

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

1. Phoenix Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Fordwater Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Churchfields Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Queen Edith Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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