CM7 2QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 2QU

CM7 2QU, Braintree has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population. This CM7 2QU 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 2QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 2QU, encompassing approximately 3585 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

CM7 2QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lamberts Orchard with total crimes: 6
  • Pierrefitte Way with total crimes: 4
  • Peel Crescent with total crimes: 2

CM7 2QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.14-6.25%
Public order24.18-60.00%
Other theft20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.27-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour84.46700.00%
Other theft52.2325.00%
Public order51.3966.67%
Shoplifting41.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.78136.36%
Burglary67.25500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.670.00%
Other theft41.12100.00%
Shoplifting41.12300.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.86-26.67%
Vehicle crime33.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Other theft20.56-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9387.50%
Other theft64.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-25.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-83.33%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1211.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.35-33.33%
Other theft42.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.65-29.41%
Public order63.35200.00%
Shoplifting41.67-33.33%
Drugs31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.480.00%
Shoplifting64.74200.00%
Other theft31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 offences1710.3213.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Shoplifting20.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Public order10.56-80.00%

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 offences1510.0487.50%
Public order54.18150.00%
Other theft41.39-33.33%
Drugs31.120.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.69-33.33%
Other theft62.2350.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-85.71%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.350.00%
Drugs41.950.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202426
June 202411
May 202415
April 20248
March 202412
February 202417
January 202417
December 202315
November 20238
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 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 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 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 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 3 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
May 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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20233
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lamberts Orchard
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 2. Pierrefitte Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Peel Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Elm Bungalows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Harold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. College Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Aetheric Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bunyan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Progress Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1