Crime Rate in Witham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham West

The total recorded crimes in Witham West, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham West crime rate of 3.36 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Witham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stourton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Witham West has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.36 ranking 8th 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.

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
Great Notley & Black Notley39 7424 10450 9
Halstead Trinity30 12424 11481 8
Witham North26 13461 8435 11
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 West 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202511
December 202419
November 202414
October 202417
September 202416
August 202418
July 202421
June 202466
May 202418
April 202415
March 202419

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 202411
October 202410
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
March 20246

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
March 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
October 20241
June 20246
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
March 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Witham West in February 2025

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

1. Bentley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Stourton Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Larkspur Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hamble Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tamar Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
8. Bure Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
9. Brain Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Cuppers Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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