BENTON CLOSE, CM8 1JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1JT

BENTON CLOSE, CM8 1JT, Braintree has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.79 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1JT 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 1JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1JT, encompassing approximately 2297 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 1JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pitt Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Maldon Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pelly Avenue with total crimes: 1

BENTON CLOSE, CM8 1JT 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.790.00%
Public order33.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime34.350.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31-33.33%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.050.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.48100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.92-37.50%
Robbery12.180.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6614.29%
Vehicle crime23.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In January 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 offences78.2740.00%
Vehicle crime33.05-25.00%
Drugs31.310.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.22150.00%
Vehicle crime42.18300.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.18-33.33%
Public order10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.050.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.480.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pitt Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maldon Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pelly Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Halfacres
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Lifchild Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hutley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A12
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1