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 July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stour Valley South crime rate of 315.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Stour Valley South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pebmarsh Road with total crimes: 9
  • Maltings Close with total crimes: 3
  • Colne Road 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 July 2025 the Stour Valley South has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 315.42 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stour Valley South)CrimesRank (Stour Valley South)CrimesRank (Stour Valley South)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green114 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central97 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing58 3844 3814 3
Bocking Blackwater50 7656 5717 4
Bocking South56 4695 4630 6
Halstead St Andrew's51 6534 7669 5
Great Notley & Black Notley51 5424 10450 9
Witham West32 13578 6549 7
Halstead Trinity37 10424 11481 8
Witham North43 9461 8435 11
Witham South46 8460 9450 10
Bocking North36 11311 17377 12
Braintree South32 12375 12375 13
Hatfield Peverel & Terling28 14360 13356 14
Kelvedon & Feering21 20356 14314 15
Three Fields27 16347 15279 18
The Colnes24 18257 19298 16
Hedingham26 17343 16289 17
Coggeshall22 19250 20207 20
Braintree West2 26173 21193 21
Stour Valley North11 21142 22134 22
Yeldham9 22106 2487 24
Rayne5 25110 23121 23
Gosfield & Greenstead Green8 2346 2652 26
Bumpstead8 2490 2586 25

Stour Valley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20251
May 20254
April 20259
March 202510
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
October 20243

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
September 20243

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
December 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20253
September 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Stour Valley South in July 2025

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

1. Pebmarsh Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
2. Maltings Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Colne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. The Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Goulds Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Yeldham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Sudbury Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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