OLD ST MICHAELS DRIVE, CM7 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 2AF

OLD ST MICHAELS DRIVE, CM7 2AF, Braintree has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.26 per 1,000 population. This CM7 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 2AF, encompassing approximately 3754 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM7 2AF area, explore the CM7 2AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

CM7 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pierrefitte Way with total crimes: 4
  • Peel Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

OLD ST MICHAELS DRIVE, CM7 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.26-28.57%
Public order22.66-50.00%
Other theft20.53-60.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.86-12.50%
Other theft53.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33400.00%
Public order41.33300.00%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.59100.00%
Burglary64.26500.00%
Other theft41.60100.00%
Shoplifting41.07300.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.1350.00%
Other theft20.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.46140.00%
Other theft63.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-25.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-83.33%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime129.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.19-33.33%
Public order62.66200.00%
Shoplifting41.60-33.33%
Drugs31.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.26-11.76%
Shoplifting64.00200.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-60.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.8613.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.330.00%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Public order10.53-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.79114.29%
Public order54.00150.00%
Other theft41.33-33.33%
Shoplifting31.07200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.13-22.22%
Other theft61.8650.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-83.33%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.400.00%
Other theft41.600.00%
Drugs31.070.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202416
June 20248
May 202412
April 20245
March 202410
February 202415
January 202417
December 202315
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 202412
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM7 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pierrefitte Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Peel Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Elm Bungalows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Harold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. College Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Aetheric Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bunyan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Progress Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1