Crime Rate in Hedingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hedingham

The total recorded crimes in Hedingham, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hedingham crime rate of 11.27 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hedingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 5
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rockways Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hedingham has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 11.27 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hedingham)CrimesRank (Hedingham)CrimesRank (Hedingham)
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
Halstead St Andrew's51 6534 7669 5
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
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

Hedingham 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 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 20258
April 20259
March 202514
February 202519
January 202518
December 20249
November 20246
October 202415
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
September 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Hedingham in July 2025

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

1. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rockways Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Kirby Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Jubilee Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Castle Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bewick Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Edward Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Nunnery Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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