Crime Rate in Three Fields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Three Fields

The total recorded crimes in Three Fields, Braintree, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Three Fields crime rate of 136.88 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Three Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Randolph Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Newland Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Stondonfield 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 May 2025 the Three Fields has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 136.88 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Three Fields)CrimesRank (Three Fields)CrimesRank (Three Fields)
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
Bocking North36 11311 17377 12
The Colnes32 12257 19298 16
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

Three Fields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202515
February 20257
January 202510
December 202415
November 202414
October 202418
September 202420
August 202417
July 202417
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Three Fields in May 2025

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

1. Randolph Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs4
Other theft2
2. Newland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Stondonfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. The Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Finchingfield Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Cook'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Long Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Codham Little Park Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Codham Little Park Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Oak Hill (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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