CM8 3UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM8 3UU

CM8 3UU, Braintree has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population. This CM8 3UU 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 3UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM8 3UU, encompassing approximately 1356 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

CM8 3UU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Maldon Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hutley Close with total crimes: 1

CM8 3UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.63-42.86%
Shoplifting32.95200.00%
Public order12.21-66.67%
Other theft10.740.00%

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 offences711.80133.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.1650.00%
Public order32.2150.00%
Other crime12.210.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

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 offences37.37-57.14%
Public order22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.06133.33%
Vehicle crime25.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Shoplifting21.47100.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

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 offences35.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.74-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.32-20.00%
Shoplifting32.95200.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.63-44.44%
Other theft23.69100.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

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 offences912.53125.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.74-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.2733.33%
Shoplifting32.95200.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.2150.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

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 offences24.42-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.1125.00%
Burglary23.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In September 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 offences47.370.00%
Vehicle crime22.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 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
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231

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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
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 3UU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Maldon Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hutley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blackman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greenfield
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Retreat
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1