CM7 3GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 3GX

CM7 3GX, Braintree has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.00 per 1,000 population. This CM7 3GX 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 3GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 3GX, encompassing approximately 2143 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

CM7 3GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 15
  • Chapel Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Braintree Freeport with total crimes: 3

CM7 3GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.67400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.33-20.00%
Other theft31.87-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Other crime10.930.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1211.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.60150.00%
Shoplifting42.33100.00%
Public order31.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%

In July 2024, 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 theft66.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.80-50.00%
Shoplifting20.93-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.4016.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.47-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.80-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.6711.11%
Violence and sexual offences74.6775.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.270.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.20-50.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.6760.00%
Shoplifting63.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80300.00%
Other theft31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-66.67%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.27-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.3350.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2520.0638.89%
Violence and sexual offences611.67-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33100.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.80125.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.4040.00%
Possession of weapons33.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.730.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 202410
December 202325
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241
December 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Charter Way
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chapel Hill
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Braintree Freeport
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mersea Fleet Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. B1018
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Century Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clockhouse Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Hunter Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Shearing Place
    Total1
    Other theft1