Crime Rate in The Colnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Colnes

The total recorded crimes in The Colnes, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Colnes crime rate of 15.13 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Colnes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burges Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Lowefields with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the The Colnes has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 15.13 ranking 14th 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.

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
Three Fields12 21347 15279 18
Stour Valley North21 16142 22134 22
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

The Colnes 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 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202512
December 20247
November 202414
October 20246
September 202415
August 202412
July 20249
June 202420
May 20246
April 202411
March 202414

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations The Colnes in February 2025

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

1. Burges Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lowefields (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Upper Holt Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Homefield Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Burnthouse Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Colne Park Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Temperance Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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