HOWBRIDGE ROAD, CM8 1BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1BY

HOWBRIDGE ROAD, CM8 1BY, Braintree has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM8 postcode area, which has experienced 223 crimes and a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM8 1BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1BY, encompassing approximately 3286 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM8 1BY area, explore the CM8 1BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 1BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pitt Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Maltings Court with total crimes: 1

HOWBRIDGE ROAD, CM8 1BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.48120.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.65-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.96-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8742.86%
Drugs23.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.09-12.50%
Public order32.130.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.39-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22100.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1336.36%
Burglary24.560.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-33.33%
Other crime20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.69-15.38%
Public order43.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1385.71%
Burglary43.96100.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.78-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.56-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson23.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.52350.00%
Public order45.48300.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.220.00%
Other theft41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 202415
February 202411
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310
October 202318
September 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM8 1BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tudor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Pitt Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maltings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Halcyon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Epping Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tucker Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Maidment Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pelly Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pinkham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lifchild Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B1389
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1