Crime Rate in Yeldham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yeldham

The total recorded crimes in Yeldham, Braintree, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Yeldham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Whitlock Drive with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Braintree.

    • 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 areas in the Braintree.

  • 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 May 2025 the Yeldham has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 40.87 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yeldham)CrimesRank (Yeldham)CrimesRank (Yeldham)
Braintree Central & Beckers Green137 12,059 11,885 1
Witham Central83 21,083 2896 2
Silver End & Cressing74 3844 3814 3
Bocking Blackwater59 5656 5717 4
Bocking South61 4695 4630 6
Halstead St Andrew's51 6534 7669 5
Witham West43 7578 6549 7
Halstead Trinity29 14424 11481 8
Witham North36 10461 8435 11
Braintree South38 8375 12375 13
Great Notley & Black Notley31 13424 10450 9
Witham South28 15460 9450 10
Three Fields37 9347 15279 18
Bocking North36 11311 17377 12
The Colnes32 12257 19298 16
Hatfield Peverel & Terling23 17360 13356 14
Kelvedon & Feering14 21356 14314 15
Hedingham19 19343 16289 17
Stour Valley North24 16142 22134 22
Stour Valley South20 18268 18269 19
Coggeshall16 20250 20207 20
Braintree West9 23173 21193 21
Rayne12 22110 23121 23
Bumpstead7 2490 2586 25
Gosfield & Greenstead Green6 2546 2652 26

Yeldham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Whitlock Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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