CM7 0SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 0SU

CM7 0SU, Braintree has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.01 per 1,000 population. This CM7 0SU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM7 postcode area, which has experienced 367 crimes and a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM7 0SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 0SU, encompassing approximately 2953 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM7 0SU area, explore the CM7 0SU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-51.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

CM7 0SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

CM7 0SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.01-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour136.77-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson94.4028.57%
Public order73.0516.67%
Drugs42.3733.33%
Shoplifting41.350.00%
Other theft31.35-25.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3129.46-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour2710.50107.69%
Criminal damage and arson79.14250.00%
Public order62.37-25.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Shoplifting41.35-78.95%
Drugs31.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.133.12%
Shoplifting1911.1772.73%
Anti-social behaviour136.4385.71%
Public order84.40700.00%
Other theft42.71-20.00%
Drugs41.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.4139.13%
Shoplifting1110.8322.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.72-36.36%
Other theft52.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.69-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.69300.00%
Drugs41.35-33.33%
Burglary41.35100.00%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.0215.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.79-15.38%
Shoplifting93.720.00%
Drugs63.0520.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.030.00%
Public order32.03-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-66.67%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.39-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour136.7730.00%
Shoplifting94.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.05200.00%
Vehicle crime52.03400.00%
Drugs51.6925.00%
Public order41.69-20.00%
Burglary41.35100.00%
Other theft31.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.3810.00%
Shoplifting187.4528.57%
Anti-social behaviour106.0925.00%
Public order53.39-37.50%
Drugs41.69300.00%
Other theft41.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-33.33%
Theft from the person20.68-33.33%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.0217.65%
Shoplifting146.777.69%
Public order84.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.71166.67%
Other theft52.7125.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-25.00%
Theft from the person31.02200.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.01-37.04%
Shoplifting135.76-40.91%
Public order124.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.060.00%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Vehicle crime31.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.07170.00%
Shoplifting229.14-8.33%
Public order87.45166.67%
Vehicle crime42.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Other theft31.35-25.00%
Theft from the person21.02-50.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs10.68-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2420.6541.18%
Violence and sexual offences108.13-64.29%
Drugs53.3925.00%
Other theft41.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-20.00%
Theft from the person41.35100.00%
Public order31.35-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.100.00%
Shoplifting179.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.760.00%
Vehicle crime53.050.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.690.00%
Drugs41.690.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Robbery31.350.00%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202431
July 202433
June 202432
May 202423
April 202420
March 202422
February 202420
January 202417
December 202327
November 202310
October 202328

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202427
July 202413
June 20247
May 202411
April 202413
March 202410
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 202412
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202419
June 202411
May 20249
April 20249
March 202418
February 202414
January 202413
December 202322
November 202324
October 202317

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM7 0SU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bank Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Great Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Swan Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Courtauld Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Aetheric Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bunyan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Progress Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. School Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Croft Close
    Total1
    Drugs1