CM8 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 3AS

CM8 3AS, Braintree has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population. This CM8 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 3AS, encompassing approximately 1032 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM8 3AS area, explore the CM8 3AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Blackman Way with total crimes: 1
  • Greenfield with total crimes: 1

CM8 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.91-85.71%
Other theft10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.50133.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.7850.00%
Public order32.9150.00%
Other crime12.910.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.69-50.00%
Public order22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Other crime11.940.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.59100.00%
Vehicle crime25.810.00%
Shoplifting21.94100.00%
Other crime11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.78200.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Other theft11.94-50.00%
Shoplifting10.97-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.72200.00%
Other theft22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-66.67%
Public order10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.78-66.67%
Other theft22.91100.00%
Shoplifting11.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

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 offences914.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.720.00%
Drugs11.940.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.97-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.5650.00%
Shoplifting32.910.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Robbery11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Other theft10.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.910.00%
Public order11.940.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Drugs11.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.6633.33%
Vehicle crime23.880.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.720.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 3AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Blackman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Greenfield
    Total1
    Other theft1