Crime Rate in The Colnes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Colnes

The total recorded crimes in The Colnes, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Colnes crime rate of 15.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) 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: 5
  • The Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Hunt 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 July 2025 the The Colnes has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 15.79 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Colnes)CrimesRank (The Colnes)CrimesRank (The Colnes)
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
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

The Colnes 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 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202519
May 202520
April 202512
March 20258
February 202510
January 202512
December 20247
November 202414
October 20246
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. De Vere Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. The Croft (Map)
Total4
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hunt Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Aubrey Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Reuben Walk (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Burnthouse Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Colne Park Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Monks Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Atlas Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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