Crime Rate in Coggeshall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coggeshall

The total recorded crimes in Coggeshall, Braintree, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coggeshall crime rate of 5.56 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 Coggeshall, encompassing approximately 2,877 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Coggeshall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turner Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Market Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Prentice Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Coggeshall?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Coggeshall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 250 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coggeshall recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, Coggeshall had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 207 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coggeshall recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coggeshall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coggeshall has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 ranking 20th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Coggeshall crimes were 250. The crime rate of Coggeshall in 2024 was 86.90 (year) or 7.24 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coggeshall were around 207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.95 (year) or 6.00 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coggeshall)CrimesRank (Coggeshall)CrimesRank (Coggeshall)
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
Braintree West9 23173 21193 21
Rayne12 22110 23121 23
Yeldham6 26106 2487 24
Bumpstead7 2490 2586 25
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2546 2652 26

Coggeshall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Public order 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 (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20259
February 202514
January 202511
December 20247
November 202410
October 20247
September 202413
August 202413
July 20244
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
November 20241
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Coggeshall in May 2025

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

1. Turner Mews (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Market Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Prentice Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Glebe Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Honeywood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Hawkes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Myneer Park (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mount Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Peter'S Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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