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 May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stour Valley South crime rate of 233.64 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stour Valley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colne Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cambridge Way with total crimes: 3
  • Lamarsh 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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 May 2025 the Stour Valley South has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 233.64 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stour Valley South)CrimesRank (Stour Valley South)CrimesRank (Stour Valley South)
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 North24 16142 22134 22
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
September 20243
June 20246

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
December 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20246
June 20242

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202510
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
November 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
July 20248
May 20243

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Colne Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Cambridge Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Lamarsh Hill (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
5. Henny Back Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Old Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Pot Kiln Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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