HATFIELD ROAD, CM8 1EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1EF

HATFIELD ROAD, CM8 1EF, Braintree has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1EF 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 1EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1EF, encompassing approximately 4511 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM8 1EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dawson Way with total crimes: 6
  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 3

HATFIELD ROAD, CM8 1EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.87114.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6750.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.10100.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.54-23.08%
Vehicle crime62.22500.00%
Other theft41.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.54-31.58%
Other theft32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.9946.15%
Anti-social behaviour34.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.54-13.33%
Public order32.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44100.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.32-11.76%
Public order33.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9888.89%
Criminal damage and arson53.77400.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Burglary40.8933.33%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6650.00%
Drugs42.00100.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
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 offences126.4333.33%
Vehicle crime42.66100.00%
Public order40.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-25.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410
May 202413
April 202419
March 202413
February 202415
January 202417
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dawson Way
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hatfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Tudor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mortimer Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Holst Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. King Edward Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Turstan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Allectus Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Maltings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Halcyon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Epping Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tucker Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Pinkham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Greenwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bantock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1