Crime Rate in Witham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham Central

The total recorded crimes in Witham Central, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham Central crime rate of 6.45 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-19.51% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Witham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coach House Way with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Scotsfield Mews with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 July 2025 the Witham Central has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 6.45 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witham Central)CrimesRank (Witham Central)CrimesRank (Witham Central)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green114 12,059 11,885 1
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
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

Witham Central 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 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202541
May 202540
April 202523
March 202523
February 202512
January 202529
December 202426
November 202426
October 202436
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 202511
December 20243
November 202410
October 202415
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20254
May 20255
April 202514
March 20255
February 202514
January 20257
December 202412
November 202419
October 202418
September 202414
August 202436

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Witham Central in July 2025

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

1. Coach House Way (Map)
Total12
Robbery3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Scotsfield Mews (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Alfreg Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newland Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Newland Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Spinks Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitehall Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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