Crime Rate in Witham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham South

The total recorded crimes in Witham South, Braintree, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham South crime rate of 2.44 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 South, encompassing approximately 11,478 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Witham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haygreen Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bright Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Laurence Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Witham South?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Witham South reported a higher crime volume than the Braintree average, with 460 crimes compared to 452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witham South witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, Witham South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Braintree average, with 450 crimes compared to 439. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witham South witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witham South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Witham South has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 15th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Witham South crimes were 460. The crime rate of Witham South in 2024 was 40.08 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witham South were around 450 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.20 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witham South)CrimesRank (Witham South)CrimesRank (Witham South)
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
Three Fields37 9347 15279 18
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

Witham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202514
February 202515
January 202519
December 202418
November 202412
October 202413
September 202422
August 20248
July 202417
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 202410
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Witham South in May 2025

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

1. Haygreen Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bright Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Laurence Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Lifchild Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Baker Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Collar Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Claydon Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ingles Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Maltings Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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