LIFCHILD CLOSE, CM8 1QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1QQ

LIFCHILD CLOSE, CM8 1QQ, Braintree has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1QQ 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 1QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1QQ, encompassing approximately 3459 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 1QQ 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
  • Russell Close with total crimes: 2

LIFCHILD CLOSE, CM8 1QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences96.65800.00%
Public order32.600.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-80.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In July 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 offences53.18-16.67%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In June 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 offences63.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.73200.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0520.00%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.91-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31200.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0760.00%
Drugs32.31200.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.91-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

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 offences63.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.73150.00%
Public order11.45-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.47-40.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM8 1QQ 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. Russell Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holst Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Maldon Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maltings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pelly Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pinkham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Halfacres
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Lifchild Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bantock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1