Crime Rate in Stour Valley North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stour Valley North

The total recorded crimes in Stour Valley North, Braintree, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stour Valley North crime rate of 322.15 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 Stour Valley North, encompassing approximately 74 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stour Valley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Road with total crimes: 6
  • Vicars Orchard with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Stour Valley North?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Stour Valley North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 142 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stour Valley North recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, Stour Valley North had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 134 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stour Valley North recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stour Valley North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stour Valley North has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 322.15 ranking 16th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Stour Valley North crimes were 142. The crime rate of Stour Valley North in 2024 was 1906.04 (year) or 158.84 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stour Valley North were around 134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1798.66 (year) or 149.89 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stour Valley North)CrimesRank (Stour Valley North)CrimesRank (Stour Valley North)
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 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

Stour Valley North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Drugs 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 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences 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 Other theft (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20258
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Stour Valley North in May 2025

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

1. Hall Road (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Other theft2
2. Vicars Orchard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Stambourne Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Claypits Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gestingthorpe Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Mallows Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. A1017 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. The Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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