CM8 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 2HG

CM8 2HG, Braintree has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.74 per 1,000 population. This CM8 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 2HG, encompassing approximately 2921 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM8 2HG area, explore the CM8 2HG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stourton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Templars Close with total crimes: 1

CM8 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.74-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5083.33%
Burglary23.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.82-45.45%
Other theft32.050.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5037.50%
Vehicle crime23.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In May 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 offences86.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.790.00%
Other theft22.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4814.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.740.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.48-30.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences107.190.00%
Vehicle crime43.420.00%
Other theft21.37-33.33%
Public order20.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.85100.00%
Other theft33.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences53.42-37.50%
Other theft21.71-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.56-38.46%
Other theft52.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences139.240.00%
Other theft44.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
January 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM8 2HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stourton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Templars Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bluebell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Templemead
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bramble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1