WICKHAM ROAD, CM8 1XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 1XE

WICKHAM ROAD, CM8 1XE, Braintree has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This CM8 1XE 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 1XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 1XE, encompassing approximately 3956 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 1XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hatfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 3
  • Maltings Court with total crimes: 1

WICKHAM ROAD, CM8 1XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.05100.00%
Public order23.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 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 offences103.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.5542.86%
Drugs22.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.80-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-25.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.05-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01300.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.58-11.76%
Public order33.79-25.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.0830.77%
Public order44.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.8330.00%
Drugs43.2933.33%
Burglary41.0133.33%
Public order21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.570.00%
Vehicle crime42.530.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.04-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.53100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.08166.67%
Public order54.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

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 offences65.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 202415
February 202417
January 202413
December 202310
November 202310
October 202316
September 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
September 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hatfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Tudor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Maltings Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Halcyon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Epping Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tucker Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Maidment Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pelly Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pinkham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lifchild Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Greenwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bantock Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1