DOROTHY SAYERS DRIVE, CM8 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 2LX

DOROTHY SAYERS DRIVE, CM8 2LX, Braintree has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.08 per 1,000 population. This CM8 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 2LX, encompassing approximately 3810 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

CM8 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bronte Road with total crimes: 4
  • Redwood Close with total crimes: 4
  • Blake Road with total crimes: 4

DOROTHY SAYERS DRIVE, CM8 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.08125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.10150.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.150.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.3038.46%
Anti-social behaviour24.72-60.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.3044.44%
Anti-social behaviour53.410.00%
Drugs31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.25-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour52.360.00%
Other theft11.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.45112.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.460.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Burglary30.79200.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.46-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson42.10300.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.56160.00%
Drugs23.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.89-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.150.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 202412
June 202418
May 202413
April 20249
March 202417
February 20248
January 202413
December 20235
November 202312

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
January 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
January 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bronte Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Redwood Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Blake Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Homefield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Magnolia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cressing Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Ash Fall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dorothy Sayers Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chaseway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Larch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lime Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oak Fall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Juniper Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1