CM8 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 3BU

CM8 3BU, Braintree has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.47 per 1,000 population. This CM8 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 3BU, encompassing approximately 1042 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM8 3BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Bevington Mews with total crimes: 2

CM8 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.47150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.80-42.86%
Other theft33.84200.00%
Public order12.88-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.1575.00%
Public order66.72500.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.76-33.33%
Shoplifting21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences414.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.880.00%
Public order11.920.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.96-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92-33.33%
Other theft11.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In May 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 offences39.59-50.00%
Other theft22.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.96-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.3550.00%
Shoplifting45.76100.00%
Other theft33.840.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.47-20.00%
Other theft33.840.00%
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Shoplifting22.880.00%
Drugs11.92-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.8033.33%
Other theft33.84200.00%
Public order32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8850.00%
Drugs22.88100.00%
Shoplifting21.92-33.33%

In January 2024, 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 offences417.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.840.00%
Shoplifting32.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.88100.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Robbery11.920.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.510.00%
Burglary33.840.00%
Other theft22.880.00%
Shoplifting11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.96-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.84300.00%
Theft from the person23.84100.00%
Robbery11.920.00%
Shoplifting10.96-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.55300.00%
Burglary23.840.00%
Shoplifting21.920.00%
Theft from the person11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.350.00%
Vehicle crime35.760.00%
Shoplifting22.880.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
September 20236

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM8 3BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Bevington Mews
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moss Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Greenfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Retreat
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1