Crime Rate in Silver End & Cressing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Silver End & Cressing

The total recorded crimes in Silver End & Cressing, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silver End & Cressing crime rate of 21.24 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 Silver End & Cressing, encompassing approximately 2,400 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-56.52% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Silver End & Cressing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weaversfield with total crimes: 6
  • Coggeshall Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Silver End & Cressing?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Silver End & Cressing reported a higher crime volume than the Braintree average, with 844 crimes compared to 452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Silver End & Cressing witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Silver End & Cressing experienced a greater number of crimes than the Braintree average, with 814 crimes compared to 439. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Silver End & Cressing witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Silver End & Cressing has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Silver End & Cressing Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Silver End & Cressing has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 21.24 ranking 3th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Silver End & Cressing crimes were 844. The crime rate of Silver End & Cressing in 2024 was 351.53 (year) or 29.29 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Silver End & Cressing were around 814 crimes with yearly crime rate of 339.04 (year) or 28.25 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Rayne2 26110 23121 23
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2346 2652 26
Yeldham6 25106 2487 24
Bumpstead6 2490 2586 25

Silver End & Cressing 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 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202546
December 202425
November 202426
October 202433
September 202428
August 202415
July 202427
June 202448
May 202431
April 202419
March 202419

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20251
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 202414
November 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412
April 20248
March 20246

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 202418
May 20246
April 202413
March 20244

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
March 20242

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202420
April 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244

High Crime Locations Silver End & Cressing in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Silver End & Cressing postcode area is presented below.

1. Weaversfield (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Coggeshall Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Drive (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Watery Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
6. Boars Tye Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Crittall Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wright Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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