Crime Rate in Rayne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rayne

The total recorded crimes in Rayne, Braintree, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rayne crime rate of 49.18 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 Rayne, encompassing approximately 244 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rayne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 4
  • Old Challis Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Medley Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rayne?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Rayne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 110 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rayne recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, Rayne had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 121 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rayne recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rayne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rayne has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 49.18 ranking 22th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Rayne crimes were 110. The crime rate of Rayne in 2024 was 450.82 (year) or 37.57 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rayne were around 121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 495.90 (year) or 41.33 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rayne)CrimesRank (Rayne)CrimesRank (Rayne)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green137 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central83 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing74 3844 3814 3
Bocking Blackwater59 5656 5717 4
Bocking South61 4695 4630 6
Halstead St Andrew's51 6534 7669 5
Witham West43 7578 6549 7
Halstead Trinity29 14424 11481 8
Witham North36 10461 8435 11
Braintree South38 8375 12375 13
Great Notley & Black Notley31 13424 10450 9
Witham South28 15460 9450 10
Three Fields37 9347 15279 18
Bocking North36 11311 17377 12
The Colnes32 12257 19298 16
Hatfield Peverel & Terling23 17360 13356 14
Kelvedon & Feering14 21356 14314 15
Hedingham19 19343 16289 17
Stour Valley North24 16142 22134 22
Stour Valley South20 18268 18269 19
Coggeshall16 20250 20207 20
Braintree West9 23173 21193 21
Yeldham6 26106 2487 24
Bumpstead7 2490 2586 25
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2546 2652 26

Rayne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rayne in May 2025

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

1. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Old Challis Rise (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Medley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Foundry Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Makemores (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Maltings (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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