WORDSWORTH ROAD, CM7 5SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM7 5SX

WORDSWORTH ROAD, CM7 5SX, Braintree has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.45 per 1,000 population. This CM7 5SX 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 5SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM7 5SX, encompassing approximately 1833 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM7 5SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deanery Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Dover Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bladon Close with total crimes: 2

WORDSWORTH ROAD, CM7 5SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4550.00%
Possession of weapons36.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6314.29%
Other theft24.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.36133.33%
Other theft13.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.00250.00%
Vehicle crime23.820.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.00120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.820.00%
Drugs12.730.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.270.00%
Other crime22.730.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 202311
November 20235
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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20236

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Deanery Hill
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dover Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bladon Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B1053
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sandwich Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chartwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Deanery Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Camberton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1