SANDWICH CLOSE, CM7 5RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 5RZ

SANDWICH CLOSE, CM7 5RZ, Braintree has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.48 per 1,000 population. This CM7 5RZ 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 5RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 5RZ, encompassing approximately 2540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM7 5RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dover Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bladon Close with total crimes: 2
  • B1053 with total crimes: 2

SANDWICH CLOSE, CM7 5RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.48100.00%
Possession of weapons33.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.51-61.54%
Vehicle crime41.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.69116.67%
Public order25.120.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7250.00%
Vehicle crime32.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.300.00%
Other theft24.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5120.00%
Drugs22.360.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.970.00%
Burglary31.970.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202413
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20248
February 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dover Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bladon Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B1053
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sandwich Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kings Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Beech Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chartwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oak Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Camberton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Queens Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1