Crime Rate in Halstead St Andrew's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Halstead St Andrew's

The total recorded crimes in Halstead St Andrew's, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halstead St Andrew's crime rate of 4.08 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 Halstead St Andrew's, encompassing approximately 10,291 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Halstead St Andrew's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Halstead St Andrew's?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Halstead St Andrew's reported a higher crime volume than the Braintree average, with 534 crimes compared to 452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Halstead St Andrew's witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Halstead St Andrew's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Braintree average, with 669 crimes compared to 439. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Halstead St Andrew's witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Halstead St Andrew's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Halstead St Andrew's Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Halstead St Andrew's has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 ranking 5th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Halstead St Andrew's crimes were 534. The crime rate of Halstead St Andrew's in 2024 was 51.89 (year) or 4.32 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Halstead St Andrew's were around 669 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.00 (year) or 5.42 (month) ranking 5 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
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
Bumpstead6 2490 2586 25

Halstead St Andrew's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 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 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202510
December 202410
November 20247
October 202412
September 20241
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202511
December 202415
November 202421
October 202415
September 202417
August 202411
July 202420
June 202424
May 202416
April 202410
March 202411

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 202412
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Halstead St Andrew's in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Halstead St Andrew's postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Gardeners Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Coggeshall Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Cherry Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. A1124 (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Harvey Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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