PLAZA CLOSE, CO9 3FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO9 3FP

PLAZA CLOSE, CO9 3FP, Braintree has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This CO9 3FP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO9 postcode area, which has experienced 116 crimes and a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO9 3FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO9 3FP, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO9 3FP area, explore the CO9 3FP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO9 3FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rockways Close with total crimes: 4
  • Christmas Field with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

PLAZA CLOSE, CO9 3FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.03250.00%
Drugs22.810.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.22-75.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Other theft20.80-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0560.00%
Other theft73.2216.67%
Public order32.81200.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.03500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.41-28.57%
Theft from the person12.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In May 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 offences77.64-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0510.00%
Other theft64.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0411.11%
Vehicle crime34.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.25-10.00%
Other theft33.6250.00%
Shoplifting31.21200.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.83100.00%
Vehicle crime24.020.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.6266.67%
Drugs12.010.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.620.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 202411
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO9 3FP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rockways Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Christmas Field
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Westrop Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Finch Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Riverside Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rectory Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Spurgeon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1