HOMEFIELD ROAD, CM8 2NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 2NS

HOMEFIELD ROAD, CM8 2NS, Braintree has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population. This CM8 2NS 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 2NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 2NS, encompassing approximately 3072 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM8 2NS area, explore the CM8 2NS 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: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

CM8 2NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Homefield Road with total crimes: 3

HOMEFIELD ROAD, CM8 2NS 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
Shoplifting79.11-78.79%
Other theft72.28250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.28-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences41.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-60.00%
Burglary10.65-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3321.4894.12%
Violence and sexual offences1210.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.910.00%
Burglary52.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.63150.00%
Other theft21.63-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.53-20.00%
Other theft93.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.81275.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.88-50.00%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.2150.00%
Other theft41.95-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-55.56%
Drugs11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences97.8180.00%
Other theft52.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6333.33%
Public order31.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.18-16.67%
Other theft41.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft88.4633.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95100.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-66.67%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0933.33%
Vehicle crime62.60100.00%
Other theft61.95-40.00%
Public order31.9550.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Drugs20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.76150.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.25-45.45%
Shoplifting31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences116.1822.22%
Other theft43.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.760.00%
Other theft82.930.00%
Public order32.60-25.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.460.00%
Other theft82.930.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202412
June 202415
May 20244
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.12 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 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft7
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Homefield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mulberry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Templars Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ash Fall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dorothy Sayers Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chaseway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Fall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Juniper Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1