Halstead (Braintree) Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Halstead (Braintree) recorded a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.5% below the UK average. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its status as a built-up area within Braintree, which likely benefits from strong community cohesion and limited high-risk environments. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.3%) and criminal damage and arson (10.2%). The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and the longest days of the year — may contribute to increased foot traffic in local areas, potentially influencing crime dynamics. However, the data also reveals stark contrasts in crime types: while burglary rates in Halstead were 79% above the UK average, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting were significantly below national figures. This divergence may reflect the area’s character as a mixed-use built-up zone, where retail and residential areas coexist but lack the dense urban environments typically associated with higher rates of certain offences. The relatively low rate of public order offences (66% below the UK average) could also be attributed to local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. Despite the month-on-month rise in overall crime, the area’s performance remains well within the UK context, suggesting that broader structural factors — such as economic stability and infrastructure — continue to shape its crime profile.

June 2025 saw a 22.4% rise in the overall crime rate compared to May, driven by an increase in violent crimes and specific categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.8% of all incidents, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 — 9% below the UK average. Possession of weapons, robbery, and bicycle theft each saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, highlighting unusual spikes in these areas. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 18.2%, and public order offences dropped by 25%, possibly reflecting seasonal shifts or community initiatives. The rate of burglary in Halstead was 79% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour, which remained 37% below the national figure. These divergences illustrate how local factors, such as the area’s built-up character and seasonal tourism, may influence specific crime types differently.

The crime rate in Halstead (Braintree) rose by 22.4% in June 2025 compared to the previous month, moving from 5.4 to 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area still maintains a crime rate 18.5% below the UK average. Locally, the monthly total of 98 crimes translates to roughly 3 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of the area within Braintree. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 153 residents, a ratio that contextualises the monthly exposure for households. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering the daily frequency of crimes, though the month-on-month rise suggests a shift in local dynamics. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate remains relatively low, the increase warrants attention to local factors that may influence crime patterns, such as seasonal transitions or community activity levels.