Crime Rate in Stour Valley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stour Valley South

The total recorded crimes in Stour Valley South, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stour Valley South crime rate of 116.82 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 Stour Valley South, encompassing approximately 85 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stour Valley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Normandie Way with total crimes: 3
  • Pebmarsh Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bell Hill with total crimes: 3

How safe is Stour Valley South?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Stour Valley South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 268 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stour Valley South recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stour Valley South had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 269 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stour Valley South recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stour Valley South Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Stour Valley South has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 116.82 ranking 22th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Stour Valley South crimes were 268. The crime rate of Stour Valley South in 2024 was 3130.84 (year) or 260.90 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stour Valley South were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3142.52 (year) or 261.88 (month) ranking 19 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
Braintree West13 20173 21193 21
Rayne2 26110 23121 23
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2346 2652 26
Yeldham6 25106 2487 24
Bumpstead6 2490 2586 25

Stour Valley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247
April 202413
March 20246

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
July 20248
May 20243
March 20246

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20246
June 20242

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246
April 20247
March 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20246
April 20246
March 20246

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Stour Valley South in February 2025

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

1. Normandie Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Pebmarsh Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Bell Hill (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Pot Kiln Chase (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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