BIRCH CLOSE, CM7 2SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 2SA

BIRCH CLOSE, CM7 2SA, Braintree has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This CM7 2SA 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 2SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 2SA, encompassing approximately 1567 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CM7 2SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Badger Mount with total crimes: 2
  • Maple Avenue with total crimes: 2

BIRCH CLOSE, CM7 2SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.290.00%
Other theft31.9150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.83-25.00%
Other theft21.91-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.38400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.19100.00%
Burglary12.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.83100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs13.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.02-14.29%
Other theft33.830.00%
Shoplifting21.91100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.66250.00%
Other theft34.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Shoplifting10.64-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.91100.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Other theft21.28-33.33%
Drugs11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.55-33.33%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.91100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.57100.00%
Other theft42.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Badger Mount
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maple Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vauxhall Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Pod'S Brook Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Francis Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Graynes Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Bradbury Drive
    Total1
    Public order1