WESTERN ROAD, CM8 3SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 3SF

WESTERN ROAD, CM8 3SF, Braintree has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This CM8 3SF 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 3SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 3SF, encompassing approximately 1571 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM8 3SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abraham Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Joseph Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Grooms Lane with total crimes: 1

WESTERN ROAD, CM8 3SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences35.0950.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.36100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.91200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.000.00%
Public order23.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.0066.67%
Public order33.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.46-66.67%
Other theft11.910.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9150.00%
Vehicle crime15.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.64-33.33%
Public order33.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.910.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9150.00%
Burglary25.730.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.820.00%
Public order10.64-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order510.82400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.18100.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-83.33%
Drugs10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.82-33.33%
Public order11.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences49.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 4 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
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abraham Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 2. Joseph Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Grooms Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Leicester Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bristol Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stretford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Boars Tye Road
    Total1
    Drugs1