HAZEL CLOSE, CM8 2SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 2SS

HAZEL CLOSE, CM8 2SS, Braintree has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This CM8 2SS 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 2SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 2SS, encompassing approximately 2767 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM8 2SS area, explore the CM8 2SS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM8 2SS area, visit the CM8 2SS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-78.12% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 2SS 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

HAZEL CLOSE, CM8 2SS 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
Shoplifting710.48-78.12%
Other theft72.53600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3219.8788.24%
Violence and sexual offences611.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.810.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Other theft10.72-90.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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
Shoplifting1715.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.14-7.69%
Other theft104.34233.33%
Public order13.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.95225.00%
Other theft34.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-60.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.87150.00%
Other theft41.81-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.4533.33%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.50-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-60.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.8716.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.53150.00%
Vehicle crime21.81-33.33%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.56300.00%
Other theft64.34-33.33%
Burglary42.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Public order31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.95200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.25-62.50%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.89400.00%
Other theft31.81-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 theft88.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.890.00%
Public order42.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In September 2023, 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 theft87.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.890.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 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 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 202413
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 202412
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM8 2SS 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. Eastways
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Mulberry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Templars Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oak Fall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Juniper Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Elderberry Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1