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 July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stour Valley North crime rate of 147.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (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: 2
  • Claypits Lane with total crimes: 1
  • 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 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 July 2025 the Stour Valley North has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 147.65 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stour Valley North)CrimesRank (Stour Valley North)CrimesRank (Stour Valley North)
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
Stour Valley South27 15268 18269 19
The Colnes24 18257 19298 16
Hedingham26 17343 16289 17
Coggeshall22 19250 20207 20
Braintree West2 26173 21193 21
Yeldham9 22106 2487 24
Rayne5 25110 23121 23
Gosfield & Greenstead Green8 2346 2652 26
Bumpstead8 2490 2586 25

Stour Valley North 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20258
April 20255
March 20258
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

High Crime Locations Stour Valley North in July 2025

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Claypits Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Kitchen Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stambourne Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ashen Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Upper Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Baker'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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