GERSHWIN BOULEVARD, CM8 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1HW

GERSHWIN BOULEVARD, CM8 1HW, Braintree has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1HW, encompassing approximately 3719 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM8 1HW area, explore the CM8 1HW 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 (450.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dawson Way with total crimes: 6
  • Pitt Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Mortimer Way with total crimes: 2

GERSHWIN BOULEVARD, CM8 1HW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.18450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.61-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.4960.00%
Other crime22.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.23-16.67%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In January 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 offences105.9125.00%
Vehicle crime32.69-25.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1133.33%
Vehicle crime42.150.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In November 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 offences62.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.61150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1880.00%
Public order42.42300.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dawson Way
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Pitt Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Pelly Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Halfacres
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Lifchild Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Greenwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bantock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Randall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1