CM7 5QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 5QE

CM7 5QE, Braintree has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population. This CM7 5QE 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 5QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 5QE, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM7 5QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Close with total crimes: 4
  • B1053 with total crimes: 2
  • Beech Avenue with total crimes: 2

CM7 5QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.63-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2325.00%
Other theft14.020.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.6514.29%
Public order53.220.00%
Shoplifting52.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.03250.00%
Possession of weapons22.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs32.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-66.67%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.43-50.00%
Drugs32.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0550.00%
Vehicle crime44.82300.00%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.82-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour13.220.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.64225.00%
Shoplifting35.23200.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.42-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0375.00%
Other theft22.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.620.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 202412
February 20248
January 202413
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM7 5QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Highfield Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. B1053
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Beech Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oak Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queens Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Andrew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St James Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingfisher Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Convent Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1