SCOTT CLOSE, CM7 1BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 1BL

SCOTT CLOSE, CM7 1BL, Braintree has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This CM7 1BL 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 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 1BL, encompassing approximately 2789 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM7 1BL area, explore the CM7 1BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

CM7 1BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bamboo Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 2

SCOTT CLOSE, CM7 1BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.02-63.64%
Other crime31.430.00%
Public order21.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6857.14%
Public order53.940.00%
Shoplifting41.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.43200.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences75.02-12.50%
Shoplifting32.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-85.71%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.53600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.51-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6844.44%
Criminal damage and arson34.660.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.09800.00%
Shoplifting33.23-50.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.66200.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-88.89%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3850.00%
Shoplifting23.23100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.94-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Shoplifting10.72-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8922.22%
Shoplifting53.9466.67%
Other theft21.790.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.380.00%
Shoplifting33.230.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 202413
March 20249
February 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM7 1BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bamboo Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Byron Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thackeray Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Longleaf Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buchan Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Chaucer Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Penn Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Park Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1