Halstead Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Halstead (Braintree) continued its pattern of low crime levels in June 2024, with an overall rate of 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2. The built-up area's crime profile reflects a mix of local characteristics, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes (27 incidents) and property crimes making up the remainder. This pattern is consistent with the area's small town character, where community engagement and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower levels of theft and vehicle crime. Seasonal factors likely influenced the crime mix, with the start of summer potentially reducing opportunities for vehicle-related offences while increasing public visibility in open spaces. The UK comparison highlights Halstead's relative safety, with all major crime categories significantly below national averages: violence and sexual offences were 35% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour was 79% below. This suggests the area's low population density and strong community networks may play a role in crime prevention. The month-on-month decrease of 15.0% from May's rate of 4.4 further reinforces the area's improving safety trajectory, though fluctuations in specific categories like theft from the person (which doubled) indicate the need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns.

June saw a 15.0% drop in overall crime rate from 4.4 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 10.0% despite remaining the most common crime category. The most notable shift was in vehicle crime, which fell by 85.7% from 7 to 1 incidents, likely reflecting reduced vehicle presence during summer holidays. Meanwhile, theft from the person and 'other crime' categories both saw 100.0% increases, though these remained small in absolute terms. Violent crimes, while still the largest category, were 35% below the UK average at 1.8 per 1,000. Public order offences also showed a 50.0% increase, but remained 34% below the UK average. These fluctuations suggest seasonal influences are shaping crime patterns, with fewer vehicles on the road and potentially more community engagement during warmer weather.

Halstead's crime rate in June 2024 fell 15.0% from 4.4 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents compared to May, marking a clear downward trend. Daily crime figures show an average of 2 crimes reported each day during the month, a low figure that reflects the area's consistently below-average crime profile. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 267 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised against Halstead's population of 14,953, illustrates how infrequent crime is in the built-up area. The drop in vehicle crime by 85.7% from 7 to 1 incidents suggests seasonal factors may be at play, such as reduced commuter traffic or fewer vehicles on the road during summer holidays. These figures, when compared to the previous month, highlight the area's ability to maintain safety even as local conditions shift.