Crime Rate in Great Notley & Black Notley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Notley & Black Notley

The total recorded crimes in Great Notley & Black Notley, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Notley & Black Notley crime rate of 3.86 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 Great Notley & Black Notley, encompassing approximately 10,095 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Great Notley & Black Notley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ragley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Aylesbury Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Edison Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Great Notley & Black Notley?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Great Notley & Black Notley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 424 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Notley & Black Notley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Notley & Black Notley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Braintree average, with 450 crimes compared to 439. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Great Notley & Black Notley witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Great Notley & Black Notley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Great Notley & Black Notley Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Great Notley & Black Notley has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Great Notley & Black Notley crimes were 424. The crime rate of Great Notley & Black Notley in 2024 was 42.00 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Notley & Black Notley were around 450 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.57 (year) or 3.71 (month) ranking 9 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
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
Bumpstead6 2490 2586 25

Great Notley & Black Notley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 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 (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202416
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202518
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 202416
August 202415
July 202415
June 202426
May 202413
April 20249
March 202412

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20245
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Great Notley & Black Notley in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Notley & Black Notley postcode area is presented below.

1. Ragley Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Aylesbury Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Edison Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ploughmans Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Felbrigg Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Hazel Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Springmead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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