SPRUCE CLOSE, CM8 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 2NU

SPRUCE CLOSE, CM8 2NU, Braintree has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.59 per 1,000 population. This CM8 2NU 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 2NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 2NU, encompassing approximately 3210 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-78.12% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

CM8 2NU 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

SPRUCE CLOSE, CM8 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5925.00%
Shoplifting73.11-78.12%
Other theft72.18250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87-50.00%
Burglary10.62-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3218.3788.24%
Violence and sexual offences89.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.490.00%
Burglary51.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56100.00%
Other theft21.25-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.29-52.38%
Other theft93.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.34133.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.54-20.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In May 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 offences96.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.800.00%
Other theft31.56-40.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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 offences98.1080.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.80150.00%
Other theft51.5625.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 offences56.23400.00%
Other theft41.56-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-66.67%
Burglary20.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.31-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.59333.33%
Vehicle crime64.05500.00%
Other theft61.87-25.00%
Burglary41.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-50.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-66.67%
Shoplifting30.930.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6112.50%
Other theft42.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25300.00%
Public order11.25-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1614.29%
Other theft82.4914.29%
Public order42.4933.33%
Other crime11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.180.00%
Public order32.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202421
May 20249
April 20249
March 20245
February 20241
January 202413
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202432
July 202417
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20244

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM8 2NU 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. Magnolia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mulberry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ash Fall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dorothy Sayers Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chaseway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Larch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lime Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bickmore Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oak Fall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Juniper Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Elderberry Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Jopson Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1