VICTORIA STREET, CM7 3HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 3HN

VICTORIA STREET, CM7 3HN, Braintree has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.96 per 1,000 population. This CM7 3HN 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 3HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 3HN, encompassing approximately 4798 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM7 3HN area, explore the CM7 3HN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-36.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

CM7 3HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Bank Street with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

VICTORIA STREET, CM7 3HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.96-36.17%
Anti-social behaviour186.25-41.94%
Criminal damage and arson103.75-9.09%
Drugs82.0860.00%
Public order61.670.00%
Other theft51.25-28.57%
Shoplifting41.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.83-25.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4727.0917.50%
Anti-social behaviour319.79138.46%
Criminal damage and arson116.46175.00%
Other theft72.290.00%
Shoplifting71.46-66.67%
Public order61.46-40.00%
Drugs51.25-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Theft from the person30.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Burglary20.63-71.43%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4025.6311.11%
Shoplifting218.34110.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.3830.00%
Public order102.7166.67%
Drugs82.08100.00%
Burglary71.6716.67%
Other theft71.4675.00%
Robbery41.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-55.56%
Theft from the person30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.599.09%
Anti-social behaviour107.50-16.67%
Shoplifting102.0811.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.08-18.18%
Public order61.8850.00%
Burglary61.25100.00%
Other theft41.25300.00%
Drugs40.83-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.7510.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.88-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson112.5010.00%
Drugs92.2950.00%
Shoplifting91.88-10.00%
Public order41.88-20.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Robbery20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.250.00%
Vehicle crime112.71266.67%
Shoplifting102.29-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson102.08400.00%
Drugs62.080.00%
Public order51.25-54.55%
Robbery31.04200.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.3012.50%
Shoplifting177.5030.77%
Anti-social behaviour133.540.00%
Public order112.7122.22%
Other theft62.290.00%
Drugs61.2550.00%
Burglary41.25300.00%
Bicycle theft40.8333.33%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Theft from the person20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.8018.52%
Anti-social behaviour136.6762.50%
Shoplifting132.710.00%
Public order92.71-30.77%
Other theft61.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Theft from the person41.04300.00%
Drugs40.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.83-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.63-40.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.00-28.95%
Public order135.630.00%
Shoplifting132.71-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour82.71100.00%
Drugs61.670.00%
Other theft61.25-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.250.00%
Possession of weapons41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Other crime20.830.00%
Robbery20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.21-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.6715.15%
Shoplifting237.92-8.00%
Public order134.7985.71%
Other theft72.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.46-33.33%
Theft from the person51.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.83-40.00%
Robbery30.63200.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.010.00%
Shoplifting256.8838.89%
Drugs145.2116.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.92-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.88-35.71%
Public order71.88-53.33%
Other theft71.4640.00%
Vehicle crime51.46150.00%
Possession of weapons41.040.00%
Theft from the person40.8333.33%
Robbery10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.170.00%
Shoplifting186.880.00%
Public order153.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.130.00%
Drugs122.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.500.00%
Other theft52.080.00%
Theft from the person31.040.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 415 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202447
July 202440
June 202436
May 202433
April 202430
March 202436
February 202432
January 202427
December 202338
November 202333
October 202333

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202431
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 202413
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 202411
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20234

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20244
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 202411
February 20249
January 202413
December 202313
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202421
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 202417
February 202413
January 202413
December 202323
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bank Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Great Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. High Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Rue De Jeunes
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Station Approach
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 10. Swan Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 13. St Michael'S Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Silks Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Shooter'S Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. St Michael'S Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. School Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Woodfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Croft Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Dovehouse Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Rifle Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Great Eastern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hyde Farm Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Groomside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1