CM3 2FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 2FA

CM3 2FA, Braintree has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.82 per 1,000 population. This CM3 2FA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM3 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 3.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM3 2FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 2FA, encompassing approximately 1848 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM3 2FA area, explore the CM3 2FA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM3 2FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabb'S Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Swan Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

CM3 2FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.82-37.50%
Burglary42.710.00%
Other theft42.160.00%
Vehicle crime22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5760.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.95-44.44%
Other theft32.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4928.57%
Public order24.87100.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.82-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.790.00%
Vehicle crime33.250.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.03300.00%
Burglary24.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.95300.00%
Drugs22.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.20-14.29%
Vehicle crime53.25400.00%
Burglary22.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.28133.33%
Other theft43.79300.00%
Other crime22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.87-57.14%
Public order21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.570.00%
Shoplifting33.79200.00%
Public order21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.20-12.50%
Vehicle crime33.790.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.950.00%
Burglary14.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM3 2FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crabb'S Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Swan Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Garden Field
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Baker Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Prospect Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elizabeth Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. New Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Toulmin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Marina Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ash Close
    Total1
    Burglary1