Crime Rate in Witham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham South

The total recorded crimes in Witham South, Braintree, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham South crime rate of 4.01 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Witham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maldon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Halfacres with total crimes: 4
  • Benton Close with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Witham South has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 4.01 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witham South)CrimesRank (Witham South)CrimesRank (Witham South)
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 North43 9461 8435 11
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 South 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 202410
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202522
May 202510
April 202513
March 202514
February 202515
January 202519
December 202418
November 202412
October 202413
September 202422
August 20248

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
September 20241

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Maldon Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Halfacres (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Benton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pitt Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stoneham Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ingles Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Elizabeth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bantock Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Dawson Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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