Crime Rate in Yeldham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yeldham

The total recorded crimes in Yeldham, Braintree, UK in February 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yeldham crime rate of 40.87 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 Yeldham, encompassing approximately 146 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Yeldham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitlock Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Goodchild Way with total crimes: 1
  • Little Hyde Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Yeldham?

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

  • Relative to Braintree:

    • In 2024, Yeldham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Braintree average, with 106 crimes compared to 452.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Yeldham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Yeldham had fewer crimes than the Braintree average, with 87 crimes compared to 439. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Yeldham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Braintree, Yeldham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Yeldham Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Yeldham has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 40.87 ranking 25th out of 25 in the Braintree, UK

In 2024, the total Yeldham crimes were 106. The crime rate of Yeldham in 2024 was 722.07 (year) or 60.17 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Braintree.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yeldham were around 87 crimes with yearly crime rate of 592.64 (year) or 49.39 (month) ranking 24 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
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
Bumpstead6 2490 2586 25

Yeldham 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Yeldham in February 2025

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

1. Whitlock Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Goodchild Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Little Hyde Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Toppesfield Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Dickett'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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