ELGAR DRIVE, CM8 1DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1DL

ELGAR DRIVE, CM8 1DL, Braintree has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1DL 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 1DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1DL, encompassing approximately 4528 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM8 1DL area, explore the CM8 1DL 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 (266.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM8 1DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dawson Way with total crimes: 6
  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mortimer Way with total crimes: 2

ELGAR DRIVE, CM8 1DL 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.08266.67%
Other theft22.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.43-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.2040.00%
Other theft23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.4225.00%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-50.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.7414.29%
Vehicle crime53.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1033.33%
Public order10.88-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.18-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Public order20.440.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.640.00%
Vehicle crime33.31200.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.4050.00%
Burglary33.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Drugs20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8642.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.21100.00%
Drugs40.88300.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.97-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences126.1833.33%
Vehicle crime42.65300.00%
Public order40.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 202414
June 202410
May 20248
April 202416
March 202414
February 202415
January 202415
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dawson Way
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hatfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Mortimer Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Russell Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holst Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Maltings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pinkham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Lifchild Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greenwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bantock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Randall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1