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 May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Silver End & Cressing crime rate of 30.82 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Silver End & Cressing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Bridge Hall Road with total crimes: 6
  • Miller Way with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 May 2025 the Silver End & Cressing has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 30.82 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Silver End & Cressing)CrimesRank (Silver End & Cressing)CrimesRank (Silver End & Cressing)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green137 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central83 21,083 2896 2
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
Rayne12 22110 23121 23
Yeldham6 26106 2487 24
Bumpstead7 2490 2586 25
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2546 2652 26

Silver End & Cressing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 202414
November 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202535
March 202525
February 202520
January 202546
December 202425
November 202426
October 202433
September 202428
August 202415
July 202427
June 202448
May 202431

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202517
February 202510
January 20251
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202420

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bridge Hall Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Miller Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Coggeshall Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Claud Ince Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
6. Witham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
7. Watery Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Temple Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Hennell Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. The Goslings (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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