CM7 1JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 1JT

CM7 1JT, Braintree has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.58 per 1,000 population. This CM7 1JT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM7 postcode area, which has experienced 480 crimes and a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM7 1JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 1JT, encompassing approximately 4269 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)

CM7 1JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 10

CM7 1JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.580.00%
Shoplifting239.37109.09%
Anti-social behaviour145.3955.56%
Public order103.28150.00%
Burglary72.3416.67%
Other theft71.6440.00%
Drugs61.6450.00%
Robbery31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.7211.11%
Shoplifting119.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.58-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson92.1150.00%
Burglary62.11100.00%
Other theft51.41400.00%
Vehicle crime41.1733.33%
Public order40.94-42.86%
Drugs40.94-33.33%
Other crime20.940.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.7856.52%
Anti-social behaviour138.43-7.14%
Shoplifting113.05-8.33%
Public order72.5875.00%
Drugs61.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.41-80.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Robbery20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.19-32.35%
Vehicle crime155.39650.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.5116.67%
Shoplifting123.28-40.00%
Drugs92.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.11800.00%
Public order42.11-60.00%
Other theft30.94-57.14%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Burglary30.70-25.00%
Theft from the person10.70-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.606.25%
Shoplifting207.9617.65%
Anti-social behaviour124.680.00%
Public order102.81-16.67%
Other theft72.3440.00%
Drugs61.64100.00%
Burglary41.41100.00%
Bicycle theft30.94200.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.4214.29%
Shoplifting177.5021.43%
Public order123.98-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour122.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.8150.00%
Other theft51.41-28.57%
Theft from the person41.17300.00%
Possession of weapons40.940.00%
Drugs30.94-50.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.02-9.68%
Shoplifting146.56-36.36%
Public order133.28-7.14%
Other theft73.050.00%
Drugs61.64500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4120.00%
Bicycle theft41.410.00%
Possession of weapons40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.7224.00%
Shoplifting227.26-15.38%
Public order145.15133.33%
Other theft73.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-44.44%
Theft from the person41.170.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Drugs10.47-87.50%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2622.9636.84%
Violence and sexual offences256.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour95.86-30.77%
Drugs82.11-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.87-12.50%
Other theft71.64-22.22%
Public order61.64-57.14%
Theft from the person41.4133.33%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3528.1129.63%
Shoplifting198.2058.33%
Public order144.4516.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.2844.44%
Drugs113.05266.67%
Other theft92.58-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.11300.00%
Vehicle crime41.87300.00%
Theft from the person30.940.00%
Robbery20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.21-20.59%
Public order126.32100.00%
Shoplifting122.81-20.00%
Other theft112.8157.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.58-40.00%
Drugs32.11-66.67%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.9636.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.96-11.76%
Shoplifting153.51114.29%
Drugs93.5150.00%
Other theft72.11-12.50%
Public order61.64-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-55.56%
Other crime30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.980.00%
Other theft82.110.00%
Public order71.870.00%
Shoplifting71.640.00%
Drugs61.640.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 202413
April 202414
March 202412
February 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 202313
September 20239
August 202315
July 202317

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

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238
October 202311
September 20233
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202440
May 202436
April 202423
March 202434
February 202432
January 202428
December 202331
November 202325
October 202335
September 202327
August 202334
July 202325

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 202311
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 202412
January 202413
December 202314
November 20236
October 202314
September 202312
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202411
May 202411
April 202412
March 202420
February 202417
January 202414
December 202322
November 202326
October 202319
September 202312
August 202315
July 20237

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 202415
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20249
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20232
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. High Street
    Total15
    Burglary5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bank Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Blyth'S Meadow
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. School Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Square
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fairfield Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Michael'S Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Peel Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Progress Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Woodfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Mount Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Waterings
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Bernside
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Collins Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Pierrefitte Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Rue De Jeunes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clydesdale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Sunnyside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Swan Side
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Old Clinic Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Stone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1