BUCHAN CLOSE, CM7 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 1BX

BUCHAN CLOSE, CM7 1BX, Braintree has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.05 per 1,000 population. This CM7 1BX 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 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 1BX, encompassing approximately 2477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM7 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Notley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 2

BUCHAN CLOSE, CM7 1BX 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.05-60.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8866.67%
Shoplifting44.0433.33%
Public order31.610.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.25-25.00%
Shoplifting32.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8660.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2333.33%
Other theft21.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.40-85.71%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.67600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.83-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In April 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 offences88.48-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.23200.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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 offences97.270.00%
Shoplifting33.63-50.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.44200.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.650.00%
Shoplifting23.23100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences84.84-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson23.23100.00%
Shoplifting10.81-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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 offences118.880.00%
Shoplifting54.4466.67%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.460.00%
Shoplifting34.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
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 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 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 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Notley Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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