CM7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7

CM7, Braintree has recorded a total of 377 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CM7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CM7, encompassing approximately 54532 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (150) incidents (-14.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-31.51% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (38) incidents (8.57% increase)

CM7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 15
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

CM7 Crime Map

Postcodes in CM7

The postcode district are associated with the CM7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CM7 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1506.91-14.77%
Anti-social behaviour502.75-31.51%
Criminal damage and arson380.928.57%
Public order280.70-9.68%
Vehicle crime230.519.52%
Drugs210.42110.00%
Shoplifting200.39-42.86%
Other theft190.37-55.81%
Other crime140.35133.33%
Burglary60.26-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.1133.33%
Robbery20.07-66.67%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.02-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1768.36-14.98%
Anti-social behaviour733.2387.18%
Other theft431.3430.30%
Shoplifting350.79-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson350.6425.00%
Public order310.64-18.42%
Vehicle crime210.5740.00%
Drugs100.39-16.67%
Burglary80.18-63.64%
Other crime60.15-14.29%
Robbery60.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft60.11500.00%
Theft from the person30.11-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.06-40.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2078.7345.77%
Shoplifting553.8089.66%
Anti-social behaviour391.0134.48%
Public order380.7258.33%
Other theft330.7073.68%
Criminal damage and arson280.6112.00%
Burglary220.5129.41%
Vehicle crime150.40-16.67%
Drugs120.289.09%
Robbery90.22125.00%
Other crime70.17-12.50%
Possession of weapons50.1366.67%
Theft from the person50.09150.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour292.60-19.44%
Shoplifting290.53-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson250.53-3.85%
Public order240.4671.43%
Other theft190.44-5.00%
Vehicle crime180.35100.00%
Burglary170.33142.86%
Drugs110.31-54.17%
Other crime80.20-11.11%
Robbery40.15100.00%
Possession of weapons30.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.06-40.00%
Theft from the person20.06-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.1124.56%
Anti-social behaviour362.605.88%
Shoplifting310.6610.71%
Criminal damage and arson260.57-23.53%
Drugs240.4820.00%
Other theft200.44-16.67%
Public order140.37-44.00%
Other crime90.26-18.18%
Vehicle crime90.17-79.07%
Burglary70.17-12.50%
Bicycle theft50.13-16.67%
Theft from the person50.09400.00%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%
Robbery20.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1146.49-29.19%
Vehicle crime432.09104.76%
Criminal damage and arson340.7930.77%
Anti-social behaviour340.62-5.56%
Shoplifting280.62-36.36%
Public order250.51-35.90%
Other theft240.46-4.00%
Drugs200.44-31.03%
Other crime110.37120.00%
Burglary80.20-38.46%
Bicycle theft60.1550.00%
Robbery40.11100.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-60.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.569.52%
Shoplifting442.9518.92%
Public order390.8185.71%
Anti-social behaviour360.725.88%
Drugs290.6661.11%
Criminal damage and arson260.5344.44%
Other theft250.48-13.79%
Vehicle crime210.460.00%
Burglary130.39-7.14%
Possession of weapons50.2425.00%
Other crime50.0925.00%
Bicycle theft40.0933.33%
Theft from the person20.07-60.00%
Robbery20.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1476.556.52%
Shoplifting372.702.78%
Anti-social behaviour340.6830.77%
Other theft290.6220.83%
Public order210.53-16.00%
Vehicle crime210.3910.53%
Criminal damage and arson180.39-28.00%
Drugs180.3312.50%
Burglary140.3340.00%
Theft from the person50.26400.00%
Other crime40.090.00%
Possession of weapons40.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.07-62.50%
Robbery20.06-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1386.25-18.34%
Shoplifting362.53-44.62%
Anti-social behaviour260.660.00%
Public order250.4813.64%
Criminal damage and arson250.46-7.41%
Other theft240.460.00%
Vehicle crime190.44-26.92%
Drugs160.3577.78%
Burglary100.29-9.09%
Bicycle theft80.18300.00%
Robbery50.1525.00%
Possession of weapons40.0933.33%
Other crime40.07100.00%
Theft from the person10.07-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1697.2612.67%
Shoplifting653.10-2.99%
Criminal damage and arson271.19-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour260.5023.81%
Vehicle crime260.4813.04%
Other theft240.48-14.29%
Public order220.44-18.52%
Burglary110.4083.33%
Drugs90.20-65.38%
Theft from the person60.1750.00%
Robbery40.11100.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%
Other crime20.04-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1507.356.38%
Shoplifting672.7555.81%
Criminal damage and arson331.230.00%
Other theft280.6116.67%
Public order270.51-30.77%
Drugs260.5023.81%
Vehicle crime230.4821.05%
Anti-social behaviour210.42-32.26%
Possession of weapons80.39700.00%
Burglary60.15-40.00%
Other crime50.11-16.67%
Theft from the person40.090.00%
Robbery20.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.880.00%
Shoplifting432.590.00%
Public order390.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.610.00%
Other theft240.570.00%
Drugs210.440.00%
Vehicle crime190.390.00%
Burglary100.350.00%
Other crime60.180.00%
Theft from the person40.110.00%
Robbery30.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 490 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202435
July 202455
June 202429
May 202431
April 202428
March 202444
February 202437
January 202436
December 202365
November 202367
October 202343

A total of 1837 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 2024176
July 2024207
June 2024142
May 2024142
April 2024114
March 2024161
February 2024147
January 2024138
December 2023169
November 2023150
October 2023141

A total of 333 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202431
July 202438
June 202424
May 202414
April 202425
March 202439
February 202421
January 202425
December 202322
November 202327
October 202339

A total of 348 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202435
July 202428
June 202425
May 202426
April 202434
March 202426
February 202418
January 202425
December 202327
November 202333
October 202333

A total of 258 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202415
June 202418
May 20249
April 202443
March 202421
February 202421
January 202419
December 202326
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 435 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202473
July 202439
June 202429
May 202436
April 202434
March 202436
February 202434
January 202426
December 202326
November 202321
October 202331

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202422
June 202417
May 20247
April 20248
March 202413
February 202414
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 312 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202443
July 202433
June 202419
May 202420
April 202424
March 202425
February 202429
January 202424
December 202324
November 202328
October 202324

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 217 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 202412
June 202411
May 202424
April 202420
March 202429
February 202418
January 202416
December 20239
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Charter Way
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Panfield Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bank Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 7. High Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Market Place
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Great Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Broadoaks Crescent
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Randolph Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Deanery Hill
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lamberts Orchard
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 15. Mundon Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Hennell Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chapel Hill
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dover Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pierrefitte Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 21. Rue De Jeunes
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Station Approach
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 23. Lister Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Notley Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Vanguard Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Highfield Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Silver Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Millam Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Swan Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1