CM7 1GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 1GN

CM7 1GN, Braintree has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This CM7 1GN 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 1GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 1GN, encompassing approximately 4635 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM7 1GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 7
  • Great Square with total crimes: 7
  • High Street with total crimes: 6

CM7 1GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.94-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour114.53-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.370.00%
Drugs51.29150.00%
Other theft41.08-20.00%
Public order30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.9111.54%
Anti-social behaviour206.26185.71%
Criminal damage and arson64.31200.00%
Other theft51.290.00%
Public order41.08-42.86%
Burglary30.86-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Shoplifting30.65-70.00%
Theft from the person30.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.75-10.34%
Shoplifting105.6166.67%
Burglary72.1640.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.510.00%
Public order71.51133.33%
Other theft51.51150.00%
Robbery31.080.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.9445.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.26-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.51-25.00%
Shoplifting61.2950.00%
Burglary51.2966.67%
Public order31.080.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Drugs10.43-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.3110.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.370.00%
Drugs51.730.00%
Shoplifting41.08-42.86%
Burglary30.8650.00%
Public order30.65-25.00%
Robbery10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.24-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour103.2411.11%
Vehicle crime92.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.94166.67%
Shoplifting71.73-36.36%
Drugs51.51-16.67%
Public order41.08-55.56%
Robbery30.86200.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.43-50.00%
Other theft10.43-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.7738.10%
Shoplifting116.2657.14%
Public order92.3728.57%
Anti-social behaviour91.9412.50%
Drugs61.940.00%
Vehicle crime61.29500.00%
Other theft51.2966.67%
Bicycle theft41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-40.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Possession of weapons10.65-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.530.00%
Shoplifting71.73-30.00%
Public order71.5175.00%
Drugs61.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2966.67%
Possession of weapons31.0850.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.65-25.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.38-21.05%
Shoplifting103.24-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour82.16300.00%
Drugs51.730.00%
Bicycle theft41.080.00%
Public order40.86-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-50.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.22-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.10-13.64%
Shoplifting174.106.25%
Public order103.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.16-14.29%
Theft from the person51.29400.00%
Other theft41.08-33.33%
Burglary30.860.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.2615.79%
Shoplifting164.7545.45%
Public order93.45-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour81.94-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.73-22.22%
Other theft61.51100.00%
Drugs51.29-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.40-34.48%
Public order114.10175.00%
Shoplifting112.3722.22%
Criminal damage and arson92.370.00%
Drugs91.94350.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.94125.00%
Other theft31.94-62.50%
Theft from the person30.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.240.00%
Shoplifting96.260.00%
Other theft81.940.00%
Robbery51.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.080.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
July 202426
June 202429
May 202420
April 202415
March 202429
February 202421
January 202415
December 202319
November 202322
October 202319
September 202329

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
November 20235
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
April 20249
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 202410
December 202317
November 202316
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Place
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Great Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. High Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Rue De Jeunes
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Station Approach
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 9. St Michael'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Silks Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Shooter'S Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. St Michael'S Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. School Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Dovehouse Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Stephenson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Perryfields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Rifle Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Godlings Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Great Eastern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Hyde Farm Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Groomside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1