PRIOR CLOSE, CO9 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO9 1AX

PRIOR CLOSE, CO9 1AX, Braintree has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This CO9 1AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO9 postcode area, which has experienced 121 crimes and a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO9 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO9 1AX, encompassing approximately 2988 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO9 1AX area, explore the CO9 1AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CO9 1AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blamsters Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Mount Rise with total crimes: 2

PRIOR CLOSE, CO9 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.680.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6928.57%
Vehicle crime43.010.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.68-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34100.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.70-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.35100.00%
Public order31.34-25.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.03-26.32%
Public order44.6833.33%
Vehicle crime21.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-66.67%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.0511.76%
Anti-social behaviour66.360.00%
Burglary52.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.67300.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7088.89%
Drugs25.690.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences96.69-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3775.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.030.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.020.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 202414
January 202419
December 202317
November 20239
October 202321
September 202312

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO9 1AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blamsters Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Mount Rise
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Juniper Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. White Horse Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Three Gates Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Marler Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ramsey Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Tythings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. De Veres Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mitchell Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Mayda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Burglary1