CM7 3SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 3SE

CM7 3SE, Braintree has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.62 per 1,000 population. This CM7 3SE 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 3SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 3SE, encompassing approximately 4733 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM7 3SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Market Place with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

CM7 3SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.65-42.86%
Drugs81.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.69-28.57%
Public order51.060.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting10.42-75.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.21-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.1126.92%
Anti-social behaviour146.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.96133.33%
Public order51.48-16.67%
Drugs41.06-20.00%
Shoplifting40.84-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.840.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Robbery20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person20.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.360.00%
Shoplifting75.4916.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.48-14.29%
Public order61.2720.00%
Drugs51.2766.67%
Other theft41.06100.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.894.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.490.00%
Shoplifting61.4850.00%
Public order51.27150.00%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-50.00%
Drugs30.84-57.14%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.69-12.50%
Drugs71.4816.67%
Shoplifting41.480.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.15-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour85.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.69250.00%
Drugs61.48-25.00%
Shoplifting41.27-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.8433.33%
Public order30.84-66.67%
Robbery30.63200.00%
Bicycle theft30.63-25.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft20.42-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.7410.34%
Anti-social behaviour106.7625.00%
Public order92.110.00%
Drugs81.90166.67%
Shoplifting71.6940.00%
Other theft51.48-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.0633.33%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.2111.54%
Public order96.1328.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.9033.33%
Other theft61.6950.00%
Shoplifting51.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0633.33%
Bicycle theft30.8450.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.00-25.71%
Shoplifting105.49-37.50%
Public order72.11-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.48200.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-57.14%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Robbery20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person10.42-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.3812.90%
Shoplifting167.3914.29%
Public order113.3883.33%
Vehicle crime72.3275.00%
Theft from the person51.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Other theft40.84-33.33%
Robbery30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.800.00%
Shoplifting146.550.00%
Drugs132.960.00%
Public order62.750.00%
Other theft61.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
November 202313

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202433
July 202426
June 202426
May 202425
April 202425
March 202432
February 202429
January 202426
December 202335
November 202331

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 202316
November 202314

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Avenue
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Market Place
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Station Approach
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Silks Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Shooter'S Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. The Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. School Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Croft Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Dovehouse Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Rifle Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Alpha Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Great Eastern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hyde Farm Corner
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Groomside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Drugs1