CM6 9BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM6 9BS

CM6 9BS, Braintree has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This CM6 9BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM6 postcode area, which has experienced 133 crimes and a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM6 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM6 9BS, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CM6 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wickham Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Woodlands with total crimes: 5
  • Bishops Avenue with total crimes: 4

CM6 9BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA33.33%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Shoplifting3NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Other theft2NA-60.00%
Drugs1NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA300.00%
Other theft5NA400.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Public order2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3NA50.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-70.00%
Drugs2NA-50.00%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10NA-28.57%
Drugs4NA300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA40.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA-66.67%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10NA-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour4NA100.00%
Drugs3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Shoplifting2NA100.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA83.33%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-50.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6NA-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour4NA33.33%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA-17.65%
Vehicle crime7NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA-50.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17NA54.55%
Drugs6NA500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA200.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA100.00%
Public order1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-87.50%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA0.00%
Vehicle crime8NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202412
June 20243
May 202410
April 202414
March 202410
February 202411
January 20246
December 202314
November 202317
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20237
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM6 9BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wickham Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Woodlands
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bishops Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Maltings View
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hyde Farm Corner
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camulus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Carier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Howard Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Badger Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lakes Road
    Total1
    Public order1