CM7 1FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 1FJ

CM7 1FJ, Braintree has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.79 per 1,000 population. This CM7 1FJ 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 1FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 1FJ, encompassing approximately 2102 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM7 1FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 15
  • Braintree Freeport with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

CM7 1FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.2333.33%
Public order41.900.00%
Other crime31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-25.00%
Other theft21.43-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1216.17140.00%
Shoplifting115.71175.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.23300.00%
Public order41.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.900.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.660.00%
Shoplifting42.38-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.6128.57%
Violence and sexual offences34.28-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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
Shoplifting77.61-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences53.33-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.380.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.79-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.23166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.80200.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.9450.00%
Public order35.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.99-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.80-40.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.03-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2518.5531.58%
Violence and sexual offences511.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.12137.50%
Violence and sexual offences59.03400.00%
Possession of weapons32.380.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.660.00%
Other theft23.800.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248
January 202410
December 202325
November 202319
October 20238

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242

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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Charter Way
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Braintree Freeport
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Bamboo Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brise Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Harrison Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. B1018
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Century Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penn Mews
    Total1
    Public order1