BUTTERCUP WALK, CM8 2YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 2YL

BUTTERCUP WALK, CM8 2YL, Braintree has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.65 per 1,000 population. This CM8 2YL 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 2YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 2YL, encompassing approximately 3011 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 2YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stourton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Bluebell Close with total crimes: 1

BUTTERCUP WALK, CM8 2YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.65-41.67%
Shoplifting22.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3050.00%
Public order43.99100.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.31-57.89%
Vehicle crime32.66200.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.6358.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.31100.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6320.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3233.33%
Other theft11.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.31-11.11%
Public order42.66300.00%
Other theft31.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.31-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson22.990.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9757.14%
Burglary53.650.00%
Shoplifting31.660.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9816.67%
Drugs32.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.99-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.97-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-33.33%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.300.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 202419
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311
September 202325

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stourton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Bluebell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Samphire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Flora Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bramble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Speedwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1