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 May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gosfield & Greenstead Green crime rate of 64.24 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 May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gosfield & Greenstead Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • High Garrett with total crimes: 1
  • Highlands 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 May 2025 the Gosfield & Greenstead Green has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 64.24 ranking 25th 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.

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

Gosfield & Greenstead Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
June 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Gosfield & Greenstead Green in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
2. High Garrett (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Highlands (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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