WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Essex Police Police

bocking blackwater Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for bocking blackwater, localized within braintree.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

1.89per 1k

Total Population

21,748

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences21

Shoplifting5

Public Order5

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Other Theft2

Anti-social Behaviour2

Burglary2

Other Crime1

Drug Offences1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Vanguard Way Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Broadoaks Crescent Map	Shoplifting: 2Other theft: 1	3
On or near Bedford Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Petrol Station Map	Burglary: 1Public order: 1	2
On or near Kitchen Field Map	Shoplifting: 2	2
On or near Rutland Gardens Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Blake Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Crown Meadow Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Rayleigh Close Map	Public order: 1	1
On or near Wellington Close Map	Public order: 1	1