Crime Rate in Witham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham North

The total recorded crimes in Witham North, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham North crime rate of 4.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Witham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Campbell Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Spinney with total crimes: 4
  • Upper Acres with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 July 2025 the Witham North has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.31 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witham North)CrimesRank (Witham North)CrimesRank (Witham North)
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
Witham West32 13578 6549 7
Halstead Trinity37 10424 11481 8
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 North 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 22 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202515
May 202519
April 202511
March 202515
February 202515
January 202513
December 202418
November 202422
October 202415
September 202421
August 202419

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
December 20243
September 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20241
October 20241
September 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

High Crime Locations Witham North in July 2025

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

1. Campbell Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Spinney (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Upper Acres (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Chaseway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bronte Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Homefield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ebenezer Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cressing Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dorothy Sayers Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Milton Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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