HOLDEN CLOSE, CM7 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 3BU

HOLDEN CLOSE, CM7 3BU, Braintree has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This CM7 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 3BU, encompassing approximately 4178 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CM7 3BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 4
  • The Yard with total crimes: 2

HOLDEN CLOSE, CM7 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.27-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.440.00%
Drugs41.20300.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.576.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.8366.67%
Shoplifting51.20150.00%
Bicycle theft41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.59-25.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.79-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.20100.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-71.43%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.98-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson71.9175.00%
Drugs51.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7444.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.11100.00%
Public order20.96-60.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.14-30.77%
Public order52.15400.00%
Bicycle theft41.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96100.00%
Drugs40.96300.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.500.00%
Other theft33.11200.00%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.18-31.58%
Public order43.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96300.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8626.67%
Vehicle crime94.55200.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3325.00%
Drugs83.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91100.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.220.00%
Drugs42.870.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 202415
June 20245
May 20248
April 202413
March 20249
February 202413
January 202413
December 202319
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM7 3BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chapel Hill
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Approach
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. The Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Alpha Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Great Eastern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hyde Farm Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Groomside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Turnpike Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Bishops Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1