Crime Rate in Witham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham South

The total recorded crimes in Witham South, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham South crime rate of 2.88 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Witham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Collar Way with total crimes: 3
  • Claydon Grove 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Witham South has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 9th 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.

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 North26 13461 8435 11
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 South 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 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).

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 Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202519
December 202418
November 202412
October 202413
September 202422
August 20248
July 202417
June 202426
May 202410
April 202415
March 202418

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20241

High Crime Locations Witham South in February 2025

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

1. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Collar Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
3. Claydon Grove (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Payne Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Allectus Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Edinburgh Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mortimer Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stoneham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Seaborn Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Ingles Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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