MOAT FARM CHASE, CM8 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 2JU

MOAT FARM CHASE, CM8 2JU, Braintree has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This CM8 2JU 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 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 2JU, encompassing approximately 2385 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-78.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CM8 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Stourton Road with total crimes: 2

MOAT FARM CHASE, CM8 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.22-78.79%
Other theft72.93250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.93-25.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.42-87.50%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3323.4894.12%
Violence and sexual offences813.8360.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other theft20.84-75.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.930.00%
Other theft87.13166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.35-50.00%
Public order22.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences107.13150.00%
Other theft34.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.130.00%
Other theft41.68-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.68-50.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences88.380.00%
Other theft53.350.00%
Public order32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences89.64166.67%
Other theft53.35-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.1033.33%
Shoplifting11.680.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.3816.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Public order11.26-85.71%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.410.00%
Public order73.77250.00%
Other theft62.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Robbery21.26100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1014.67233.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.1950.00%
Shoplifting33.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences67.55-14.29%
Other theft32.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.3212.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.77-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.350.00%
Public order43.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202433
July 202417
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stourton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Templars Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Templemead
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Collingwood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1