Crime Rate in Three Fields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Three Fields

The total recorded crimes in Three Fields, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Three Fields crime rate of 99.89 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 Three Fields, encompassing approximately 270 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Three Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Randolph Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Millers Row with total crimes: 2
  • Finchingfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Three Fields?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Three Fields demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 347 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Three Fields recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, Three Fields had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 279 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Three Fields recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Three Fields Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Three Fields has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 99.89 ranking 16th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Three Fields crimes were 347. The crime rate of Three Fields in 2024 was 1283.76 (year) or 106.98 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Three Fields were around 279 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1032.19 (year) or 86.02 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Three Fields)CrimesRank (Three Fields)CrimesRank (Three Fields)
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
Stour Valley South27 15268 18269 19
The Colnes24 18257 19298 16
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

Three Fields 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 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202512
April 202516
March 202515
February 20257
January 202510
December 202415
November 202414
October 202418
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Three Fields in July 2025

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

1. Randolph Avenue (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Millers Row (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Finchingfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Piccotts Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kynaston Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Queen'S Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Water Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Gray'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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