WOODFIELD, CM8 1FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1FY

WOODFIELD, CM8 1FY, Braintree has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1FY 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 1FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1FY, encompassing approximately 4260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 1FY 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
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 3

WOODFIELD, CM8 1FY 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5771.43%
Criminal damage and arson42.82300.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences74.22-36.36%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.990.00%
Public order22.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.69-15.38%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

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 offences136.1044.44%
Other theft33.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-60.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.40-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour52.1166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.17300.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2111.76%
Public order34.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.57-5.56%
Public order33.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.1550.00%
Burglary44.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Public order20.47100.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-75.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0420.00%
Drugs42.82100.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70200.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences103.99-41.18%
Drugs22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.51183.33%
Public order43.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.410.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

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
January 20241

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202411
June 202411
May 202413
April 20249
March 202419
February 202417
January 202418
December 202312
November 202310
October 202317
September 20236

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM8 1FY 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. Tudor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. King Edward Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Turstan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Allectus Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Maltings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Halcyon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Epping Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Tucker Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Maidment Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pelly Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pinkham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lifchild Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Greenwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bantock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1