Crime Rate in Witham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham North

The total recorded crimes in Witham North, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham North crime rate of 2.60 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 North, encompassing approximately 9,987 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Witham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hemingway Road with total crimes: 8
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 3
  • Redwood Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Witham North?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Witham North reported a higher crime volume than the Braintree average, with 461 crimes compared to 452. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witham North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Witham North had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 435 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Witham North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witham North Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Witham North has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Witham North crimes were 461. The crime rate of Witham North in 2024 was 46.16 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witham North were around 435 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.55 (year) or 3.63 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Braintree.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Braintree)CrimesRank (Braintree)CrimesRank (Braintree)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green122 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central55 21,083 2896 2
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 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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson 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 Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 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 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202513
December 202418
November 202422
October 202415
September 202421
August 202419
July 202417
June 202444
May 202418
April 202415
March 202425

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244
June 20242
March 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Witham North in February 2025

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

1. Hemingway Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Poplar Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Redwood Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Forest Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Spruce Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Walnut Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cypress Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bramston Green (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. St Nicholas Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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