Crime Rate in Rayne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rayne

The total recorded crimes in Rayne, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rayne crime rate of 8.20 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rayne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shalford Road with total crimes: 1
  • New Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Rayne has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 8.20 ranking 26th 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.

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
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
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2346 2652 26
Yeldham6 25106 2487 24
Bumpstead6 2490 2586 25

Rayne 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Rayne in February 2025

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

1. Shalford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. New Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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