KING EDWARD WAY, CM8 1NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1NJ

KING EDWARD WAY, CM8 1NJ, Braintree has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1NJ 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 1NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1NJ, encompassing approximately 3731 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 1NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alan Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Philip Road with total crimes: 2

KING EDWARD WAY, CM8 1NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.438.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.4833.33%
Public order31.070.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.509.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 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 offences115.36-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.90-7.69%
Vehicle crime53.220.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.43-7.14%
Other theft43.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.43-39.13%
Vehicle crime33.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.3115.00%
Public order36.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.7742.86%
Public order35.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.3155.56%
Burglary43.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07300.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 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 offences95.36-18.18%
Drugs32.4150.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.36-35.29%
Drugs22.95-50.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.18142.86%
Criminal damage and arson54.56400.00%
Public order51.340.00%
Drugs41.34300.00%
Vehicle crime41.07100.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413
April 202414
March 202423
February 202420
January 202414
December 20239
November 202311
October 202317
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 1NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alan Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hatfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Philip Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Edmund Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Stevens Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Deford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. King Edward Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Turstan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Allectus Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Alfreg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Maltings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Halcyon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Epping Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tucker Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1