HAROLD ROAD, CM7 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 2RU

HAROLD ROAD, CM7 2RU, Braintree has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population. This CM7 2RU 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 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 2RU, encompassing approximately 3924 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

CM7 2RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Pierrefitte Way with total crimes: 4
  • Peel Crescent with total crimes: 2

HAROLD ROAD, CM7 2RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.61-25.00%
Public order23.06-60.00%
Other theft20.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.70-20.00%
Other theft64.0850.00%
Public order51.5366.67%
Shoplifting51.27-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.27150.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.00122.22%
Burglary115.101000.00%
Shoplifting62.80500.00%
Other theft41.5333.33%
Vehicle crime41.0233.33%
Public order31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.10-43.75%
Other theft32.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.15166.67%
Other theft54.08150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-83.33%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime129.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Shoplifting30.76-25.00%
Drugs30.7650.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.25-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.64-40.00%
Public order72.29250.00%
Shoplifting41.78-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1515.38%
Shoplifting73.82250.00%
Other theft31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Other theft31.02-50.00%
Drugs30.7650.00%
Shoplifting20.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.66160.00%
Other theft63.3150.00%
Public order41.53300.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Shoplifting30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.590.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.130.00%
Public order51.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.270.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202420
June 20249
May 202416
April 20246
March 20249
February 202415
January 202413
December 202313
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 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 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 202412
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Harold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vauxhall Drive
    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