CM8 3DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 3DX

CM8 3DX, Braintree has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This CM8 3DX 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 3DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 3DX, encompassing approximately 830 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM8 3DX area, explore the CM8 3DX 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 3DX 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 3DX 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
Shoplifting36.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.61-85.71%
Other theft11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.85600.00%
Public order38.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.610.00%
Other theft12.41-50.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft212.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.41-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.8333.33%
Shoplifting24.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.410.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.22200.00%
Vehicle crime13.610.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Shoplifting11.20-66.67%

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
Shoplifting38.42200.00%
Other theft23.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.41-66.67%
Public order11.200.00%

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 offences38.420.00%
Other theft23.61100.00%
Shoplifting12.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.610.00%
Drugs22.41100.00%
Other theft12.410.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Shoplifting11.20-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting318.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Robbery12.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Other theft11.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences410.83100.00%
Other theft34.810.00%
Public order13.610.00%
Burglary11.200.00%

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 offences24.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%

In October 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 theft312.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.61-33.33%
Burglary22.410.00%
Shoplifting12.410.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%

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 offences310.830.00%
Vehicle crime23.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.410.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
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 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 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 3DX postcode area is presented below.

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