Crime Rate in Hedingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hedingham

The total recorded crimes in Hedingham, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hedingham crime rate of 13.01 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 Hedingham, encompassing approximately 2,306 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hedingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Meadow with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hedingham?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Hedingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 343 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hedingham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hedingham had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 289 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hedingham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Hedingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hedingham Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hedingham has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 13.01 ranking 11th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Hedingham crimes were 343. The crime rate of Hedingham in 2024 was 148.69 (year) or 12.39 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hedingham were around 289 crimes with yearly crime rate of 125.28 (year) or 10.44 (month) ranking 17 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
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
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

Hedingham 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 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202518
December 20249
November 20246
October 202415
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 202416
May 202413
April 202415
March 202416

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20246

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hedingham in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hedingham postcode area is presented below.

1. Brook Meadow (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Christmas Field (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Pottery Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rockways Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sparrow Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
9. Parkfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rectory Meadows (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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