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 July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Halstead St Andrew's crime rate of 4.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Halstead St Andrew's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairfield Way with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Reynolds Drive with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 July 2025 the Halstead St Andrew's has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.96 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Halstead St Andrew's)CrimesRank (Halstead St Andrew's)CrimesRank (Halstead St Andrew's)
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
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
Gosfield & Greenstead Green8 2346 2652 26
Bumpstead8 2490 2586 25

Halstead St Andrew's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 202510
April 202520
March 202527
February 202515
January 202510
December 202410
November 20247
October 202412
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202521
April 202521
March 202515
February 202512
January 202511
December 202415
November 202421
October 202415
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20247

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Halstead St Andrew's in July 2025

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

1. Fairfield Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Reynolds Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Pear Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Colchester Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightingale Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. The Causeway (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1

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