Crime Rate in Gosfield & Greenstead Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gosfield & Greenstead Green

The total recorded crimes in Gosfield & Greenstead Green, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gosfield & Greenstead Green crime rate of 85.65 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 Gosfield & Greenstead Green, encompassing approximately 93 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gosfield & Greenstead Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Limes with total crimes: 2
  • Sunnyfields Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Gosfield & Greenstead Green?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Gosfield & Greenstead Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 46 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gosfield & Greenstead Green recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, Gosfield & Greenstead Green had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 52 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gosfield & Greenstead Green recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Gosfield & Greenstead Green has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Gosfield & Greenstead Green Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gosfield & Greenstead Green has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 85.65 ranking 23th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Gosfield & Greenstead Green crimes were 46. The crime rate of Gosfield & Greenstead Green in 2024 was 492.51 (year) or 41.04 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gosfield & Greenstead Green were around 52 crimes with yearly crime rate of 556.75 (year) or 46.40 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gosfield & Greenstead Green)CrimesRank (Gosfield & Greenstead Green)CrimesRank (Gosfield & Greenstead Green)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green114 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central97 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing58 3844 3814 3
Bocking Blackwater50 7656 5717 4
Bocking South56 4695 4630 6
Halstead St Andrew's51 6534 7669 5
Great Notley & Black Notley51 5424 10450 9
Witham West32 13578 6549 7
Halstead Trinity37 10424 11481 8
Witham North43 9461 8435 11
Witham South46 8460 9450 10
Bocking North36 11311 17377 12
Braintree South32 12375 12375 13
Hatfield Peverel & Terling28 14360 13356 14
Kelvedon & Feering21 20356 14314 15
Three Fields27 16347 15279 18
Stour Valley South27 15268 18269 19
The Colnes24 18257 19298 16
Hedingham26 17343 16289 17
Coggeshall22 19250 20207 20
Braintree West2 26173 21193 21
Stour Valley North11 21142 22134 22
Yeldham9 22106 2487 24
Rayne5 25110 23121 23
Bumpstead8 2490 2586 25

Gosfield & Greenstead Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20253
March 20252

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
April 20251

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20251
January 20252

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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May 20254
April 20251
October 20242
August 20241

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

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April 20251

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20252
February 20252

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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January 20252
November 20241

High Crime Locations Gosfield & Greenstead Green in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gosfield & Greenstead Green postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Limes (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sunnyfields Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Parkhall Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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