CHURCH STREET, CM8 2JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 2JW

CHURCH STREET, CM8 2JW, Braintree has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population. This CM8 2JW 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 2JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 2JW, encompassing approximately 2906 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM8 2JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longfield with total crimes: 5
  • Bronte Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

CHURCH STREET, CM8 2JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.16-20.00%
Other theft32.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.26-9.09%
Burglary53.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.57-35.29%
Other theft43.780.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.6321.43%
Public order35.8550.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences126.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.130.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences128.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.130.00%
Other crime31.0350.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2945.45%
Other theft35.5050.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6057.14%
Vehicle crime53.780.00%
Other theft21.72-33.33%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.50-53.33%
Other theft32.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.1650.00%
Other theft21.03-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.60-40.00%
Other theft53.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.670.00%
Other theft55.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202417
May 202414
April 202412
March 202412
February 202416
January 202411
December 20237
November 202315
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 2JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longfield
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bronte Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Templars Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bluebell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bramble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cressing Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Chaseway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1