STONE CLOSE, CM7 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 1LJ

STONE CLOSE, CM7 1LJ, Braintree has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.90 per 1,000 population. This CM7 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 1LJ, encompassing approximately 4522 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM7 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

STONE CLOSE, CM7 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.90-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.08-46.43%
Criminal damage and arson93.320.00%
Drugs81.99166.67%
Public order71.7716.67%
Other theft51.55-16.67%
Shoplifting41.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.2111.11%
Anti-social behaviour288.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.19350.00%
Shoplifting81.99-61.90%
Other theft61.770.00%
Public order61.33-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Theft from the person30.66200.00%
Drugs30.66-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Burglary20.66-71.43%
Robbery20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3623.22-7.69%
Shoplifting217.96200.00%
Public order104.64233.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.2114.29%
Burglary71.7716.67%
Other theft61.5550.00%
Drugs51.3366.67%
Robbery31.1150.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-71.43%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.3525.81%
Criminal damage and arson78.62-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour71.55-46.15%
Shoplifting71.55-36.36%
Burglary61.55100.00%
Other theft41.33300.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Drugs30.66-40.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.5819.23%
Anti-social behaviour136.8618.18%
Criminal damage and arson112.87-8.33%
Shoplifting112.43-8.33%
Drugs52.43-16.67%
Public order31.11-25.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Robbery20.66-50.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.57-25.71%
Vehicle crime125.75100.00%
Shoplifting122.65-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson122.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.6510.00%
Drugs62.430.00%
Robbery41.33300.00%
Public order40.88-66.67%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.44-50.00%
Other theft20.44-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 offences3523.889.38%
Shoplifting197.7458.33%
Public order124.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.65-9.09%
Other theft62.2150.00%
Drugs61.330.00%
Vehicle crime61.33500.00%
Bicycle theft41.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-50.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-66.67%
Theft from the person10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.7945.45%
Shoplifting127.08-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour112.6583.33%
Public order102.43-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.2120.00%
Drugs61.330.00%
Theft from the person41.33300.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Possession of weapons30.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.66-40.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.58-18.52%
Shoplifting134.86-40.91%
Public order112.870.00%
Drugs62.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.33100.00%
Bicycle theft51.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.11-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.110.00%
Other theft40.88-20.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Robbery20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Theft from the person10.22-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.240.00%
Shoplifting225.97-12.00%
Public order114.8610.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.43-33.33%
Other theft51.33-16.67%
Theft from the person51.1166.67%
Burglary41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-72.73%
Robbery30.66200.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.88-12.90%
Shoplifting255.9731.58%
Anti-social behaviour115.53-8.33%
Public order102.43-28.57%
Drugs92.21-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.99-10.00%
Other theft61.9950.00%
Vehicle crime41.33100.00%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Robbery10.66-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.550.00%
Shoplifting196.860.00%
Public order144.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.100.00%
Drugs112.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.430.00%
Other theft42.210.00%
Theft from the person30.880.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202440
July 202436
June 202439
May 202431
April 202426
March 202435
February 202432
January 202422
December 202327
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202428
July 20248
June 20247
May 202413
April 202411
March 202410
February 202411
January 20246
December 20233
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 202412
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 202412
February 202410
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20242
June 20247
May 202411
April 202412
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202421
June 20247
May 202411
April 202412
March 202419
February 202412
January 202413
December 202322
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Great Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. High Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Pierrefitte Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Rue De Jeunes
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Station Approach
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 10. Swan Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 13. St Michael'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Silks Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Shooter'S Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. St Michael'S Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. School Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Woodfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Dovehouse Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Perryfields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Rifle Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Godlings Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Great Eastern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hyde Farm Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Groomside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1