Crime Rate in Witham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham Central

The total recorded crimes in Witham Central, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham Central crime rate of 3.66 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 Witham Central, encompassing approximately 15,045 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-58.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Witham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Scotsfield Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Alfreg Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Witham Central?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Witham Central reported a higher crime volume than the Braintree average, with 1,083 crimes compared to 452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witham Central witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Witham Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Braintree average, with 896 crimes compared to 439. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witham Central witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Witham Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Witham Central Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Witham Central has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 3.66 ranking 2th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Witham Central crimes were 1,083. The crime rate of Witham Central in 2024 was 71.98 (year) or 6.00 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witham Central were around 896 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.55 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braintree)CrimesRank (Braintree)CrimesRank (Braintree)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green122 12,059 11,885 1
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
The Colnes23 14257 19298 16
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

Witham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 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 Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202529
December 202426
November 202426
October 202436
September 202420
August 202424
July 202426
June 202456
May 202419
April 202423
March 202439

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 202412
August 20246
July 202415
June 202412
May 202411
April 202411
March 202410

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20257
December 202412
November 202419
October 202418
September 202414
August 202436
July 202421
June 202412
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202420
May 20244
April 20244
March 202410

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202511
December 20243
November 202410
October 202415
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Witham Central in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
2. Scotsfield Mews (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Alfreg Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
5. Coach House Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Whitehall Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Lawn Chase (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Brock Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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