Halstead (Braintree) Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences were the dominant category in Halstead (Braintree) during October 2025, accounting for 41.1% of all reported crimes. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (10.0%) and shoplifting (8.9%), reflecting a pattern where interpersonal crime and minor thefts form the core of local criminal activity. The overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents placed the area 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a significant deviation that suggests either lower risk factors or underreporting. Seasonal context may play a role: with clocks going back and darker evenings, Halloween events could have influenced patterns of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. The area’s crime profile contrasts with UK-wide trends, particularly in categories like burglary, which were 67% above the national average. This discrepancy may be attributed to Halstead’s character as a built-up area within Braintree, where property crime risks are amplified by factors such as proximity to retail hubs or residential density. Despite this, the overall rate remains comparatively low, indicating effective policing or community engagement strategies that mitigate broader UK crime trends.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 600% increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 7 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 66.7% decrease in 'other crime' and a 50% drop in drug-related offences. The violence and sexual offences category remained 6% below the UK average, while burglary was 67% above the UK rate of 0.3 per 1,000. These disparities highlight the area’s unique crime profile, where property crimes like burglary stand out compared to national trends. The 75% rise in criminal damage and arson may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased vandalism during darker evenings. Residents may find the 41.1% share of violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, as it dominates the local crime profile despite being below the UK average for this category.

Halstead (Braintree) recorded a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2025, marking an 11.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 3 crimes reported each day, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 166 residents. This figure places Halstead well below the UK average, but the month-on-month increase suggests a need to monitor trends. The population of 14,953 means that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can influence the rate. While daily crime counts provide a snapshot, the monthly exposure metric offers a broader context for residents assessing risk. The increase from September to October may be influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and Halloween activities without further data.