Crime Rate in Witham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham West

The total recorded crimes in Witham West, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham West crime rate of 2.91 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 West, encompassing approximately 10,996 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Witham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Gimson Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Witham West?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Witham West reported a higher crime volume than the Braintree average, with 578 crimes compared to 452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witham West witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

    • In 2023, Witham West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Braintree average, with 549 crimes compared to 439. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witham West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the Braintree.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witham West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Witham West has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.91 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Witham West crimes were 578. The crime rate of Witham West in 2024 was 52.56 (year) or 4.38 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witham West were around 549 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.92 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witham West)CrimesRank (Witham West)CrimesRank (Witham West)
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
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 West 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 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 (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202517
April 202523
March 202521
February 202515
January 202511
December 202419
November 202414
October 202417
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 202411
October 202410
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Witham West in July 2025

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

1. Bentley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gimson Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Cam Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Colne Chase (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brent Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
7. Bure Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Cornel Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Larkspur Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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