BRAIN ROAD, CM8 1LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1LB

BRAIN ROAD, CM8 1LB, Braintree has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.26 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1LB 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 1LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1LB, encompassing approximately 3681 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM8 1LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cam Way with total crimes: 3
  • Stourton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BRAIN ROAD, CM8 1LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences53.26-44.44%
Other theft21.360.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences95.70-18.18%
Public order42.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.70-54.17%
Vehicle crime42.99300.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.96140.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.72100.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.35-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour22.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7922.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.99200.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.07-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.440.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.257.69%
Burglary33.800.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.9885.71%
Anti-social behaviour43.53100.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.35-22.22%
Other crime21.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences94.07-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson22.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.620.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 202424
May 202410
April 202410
March 202411
February 20249
January 202414
December 202313
November 20237
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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 1LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cam Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Stourton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Bluebell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Humber Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Samphire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bramble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1