PALM CLOSE, CM8 2PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 2PJ

PALM CLOSE, CM8 2PJ, Braintree has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This CM8 2PJ 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 2PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 2PJ, encompassing approximately 2327 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 2PJ 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

PALM CLOSE, CM8 2PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.02166.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.870.00%
Public order21.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.45-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.5850.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.16-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4541.67%
Burglary27.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.160.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.4433.33%
Drugs21.720.00%
Public order10.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.89122.22%
Anti-social behaviour38.590.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.87200.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.88200.00%
Drugs25.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.44200.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72200.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.450.00%
Burglary23.440.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20247
June 202417
May 202412
April 20248
March 202420
February 20249
January 202412
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM8 2PJ 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. Magnolia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ash Fall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dorothy Sayers Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chaseway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Larch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lime Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oak Fall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1