CO9 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO9

CO9, Braintree has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CO9 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CO9, encompassing approximately 27910 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (10.42% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)

CO9 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Rockways Close with total crimes: 8

CO9 Crime Map

Postcodes in CO9

The postcode district are associated with the CO9, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CO9 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.1610.42%
Other theft231.9091.67%
Anti-social behaviour170.82183.33%
Public order140.6155.56%
Criminal damage and arson100.5011.11%
Shoplifting70.3675.00%
Other crime50.250.00%
Vehicle crime40.1833.33%
Burglary30.14-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.1150.00%
Drugs30.110.00%
Theft from the person20.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences483.76-7.69%
Other theft121.7233.33%
Public order90.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.32-40.00%
Other crime50.21150.00%
Burglary50.18-16.67%
Shoplifting40.1833.33%
Vehicle crime30.14-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.1615.56%
Anti-social behaviour101.8611.11%
Vehicle crime100.3625.00%
Other theft90.36-25.00%
Public order90.32-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson90.32-35.71%
Burglary60.32200.00%
Drugs40.21-33.33%
Shoplifting30.14-66.67%
Robbery20.110.00%
Other crime20.07-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.41-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson141.61180.00%
Public order140.5016.67%
Other theft120.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour90.4328.57%
Shoplifting90.32200.00%
Vehicle crime80.32-46.67%
Drugs60.29100.00%
Other crime40.21-63.64%
Burglary20.14-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences654.9822.64%
Vehicle crime152.33-16.67%
Public order120.540.00%
Other crime110.431000.00%
Other theft90.39-10.00%
Burglary80.3214.29%
Anti-social behaviour70.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.25-37.50%
Drugs30.1850.00%
Shoplifting30.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.59-13.11%
Vehicle crime181.9050.00%
Public order120.6433.33%
Other theft100.43-23.08%
Shoplifting90.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.3233.33%
Burglary70.29-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.25-36.36%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.07-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.1215.09%
Other theft132.19333.33%
Burglary120.47100.00%
Vehicle crime120.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.4310.00%
Public order90.3928.57%
Shoplifting90.32-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson60.32-53.85%
Other crime50.2166.67%
Drugs30.18-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.6635.90%
Shoplifting191.90850.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.6818.18%
Anti-social behaviour100.4711.11%
Vehicle crime80.36-11.11%
Public order70.29-46.15%
Burglary60.250.00%
Drugs50.2166.67%
Other theft30.18-82.35%
Other crime30.11-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences394.12-40.91%
Other theft171.4054.55%
Public order130.618.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.4737.50%
Anti-social behaviour90.390.00%
Vehicle crime90.32-10.00%
Burglary60.32-25.00%
Other crime50.2125.00%
Drugs30.1850.00%
Shoplifting20.11-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.128.20%
Public order122.3671.43%
Other theft110.43-8.33%
Vehicle crime100.3942.86%
Shoplifting100.3642.86%
Anti-social behaviour90.36-43.75%
Burglary80.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.29-33.33%
Other crime40.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Drugs20.07-60.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.9129.79%
Anti-social behaviour162.19-42.86%
Other theft120.579.09%
Criminal damage and arson120.43-14.29%
Vehicle crime70.4316.67%
Public order70.25-41.67%
Shoplifting70.25-36.36%
Burglary60.25-40.00%
Drugs50.21400.00%
Other crime40.1833.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences475.45-29.85%
Anti-social behaviour281.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.0016.67%
Public order120.50-33.33%
Other theft110.4310.00%
Shoplifting110.39266.67%
Burglary100.3942.86%
Vehicle crime60.36-40.00%
Robbery60.210.00%
Possession of weapons30.21200.00%
Other crime30.1150.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences675.270.00%
Public order182.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.500.00%
Other theft100.430.00%
Vehicle crime100.360.00%
Burglary70.360.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Drugs30.110.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 202411
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202412
May 20249
April 202412
March 20249
February 202410
January 202413
December 20233
November 202317
October 202311
September 202312
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239
September 202316
August 202328
July 202314

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 710 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202453
June 202448
May 202452
April 202445
March 202465
February 202453
January 202461
December 202353
November 202339
October 202366
September 202361
August 202347
July 202367

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 202414
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238
September 202312
August 202314
July 202312

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 202410
April 20248
March 202415
February 202418
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310
September 20237
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 202414
March 202412
February 202412
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
October 202312
September 20237
August 202312
July 202318

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20249
January 20249
December 202319
November 20232
October 202310
September 20237
August 202311
July 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
August 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO9 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rockways Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Drugs1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Colne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Parker Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Conies Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marler Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Bishop'S Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Lamarsh Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Goodchild Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Church Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Whitlock Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Poole Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hawthorns
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 19. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sudbury Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fifth Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Roundacre
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grange Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. School Chase
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Halstead Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Alderford Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wesley End Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Sunnyfields Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Burton'S Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Hamlet Court
    Total1
    Burglary1