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 February 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stour Valley North crime rate of 281.88 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Stour Valley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 8
  • Gainsford End Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kitchen Hill with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Stour Valley North has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 281.88 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.

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
Coggeshall20 17250 20207 20
Stour Valley South10 22268 18269 19
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20244
March 20243

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Stour Valley North in February 2025

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Gainsford End Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Kitchen Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ryes Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bulmer Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. St Andrew'S Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Great Yeldham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Birdbrook Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Drury Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Upper Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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