CM8 1HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1HG

CM8 1HG, Braintree has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1HG 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 1HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1HG, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 1HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Edmund Road with total crimes: 2
  • Claydon Grove with total crimes: 1

CM8 1HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.58-41.67%
Public order22.470.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.2350.00%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3428.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.170.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.05-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.470.00%
Drugs32.11200.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.58-27.27%
Other theft32.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6922.22%
Shoplifting33.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.17100.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6912.50%
Public order33.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.820.00%
Shoplifting32.110.00%
Public order31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.52-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0550.00%
Drugs33.170.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.11400.00%
Drugs31.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.280.00%
Shoplifting22.110.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hatfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Claydon Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ingles Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Deford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. King Edward Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Allectus Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Alfreg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1