Crime Rate in The Colnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Colnes

The total recorded crimes in The Colnes, Braintree, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Colnes crime rate of 21.05 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 The Colnes, encompassing approximately 1,520 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Colnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • De Vere Road with total crimes: 9
  • Sims Close with total crimes: 7
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is The Colnes?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, The Colnes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 257 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Colnes recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, The Colnes had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 298 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Colnes recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, The Colnes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

The Colnes Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the The Colnes has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 21.05 ranking 12th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total The Colnes crimes were 257. The crime rate of The Colnes in 2024 was 169.08 (year) or 14.09 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Colnes were around 298 crimes with yearly crime rate of 196.05 (year) or 16.34 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Colnes)CrimesRank (The Colnes)CrimesRank (The Colnes)
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
Hatfield Peverel & Terling23 17360 13356 14
Kelvedon & Feering14 21356 14314 15
Hedingham19 19343 16289 17
Stour Valley North24 16142 22134 22
Stour Valley South20 18268 18269 19
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

The Colnes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 20258
February 202510
January 202512
December 20247
November 202414
October 20246
September 202415
August 202412
July 20249
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations The Colnes in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the The Colnes postcode area is presented below.

1. De Vere Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Sims Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Colneford Hill (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Aubrey Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Overhall Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Lower Holt Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. The Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Castings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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