Braintree Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Braintree's July 2024 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 28.6% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance, while significantly below national levels, reveals a combination of seasonal dynamics and local conditions. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, followed by other theft (10.5%) and anti-social behaviour (9%). These figures align with Braintree's status as a largely urban district with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where public safety initiatives may have mitigated some risks. The seasonal context of July—characterised by school holidays, tourism peaks, and outdoor festivals—likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types. For instance, the sharp rise in shoplifting and bicycle theft may reflect increased foot traffic in retail zones and leisure areas, while the lower-than-UK-average rate of anti-social behaviour could indicate effective community engagement strategies. Despite the 21.2% month-on-month increase in overall crime rates, Braintree's sustained performance below the UK average suggests a resilient local crime prevention framework.

July 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (up 95.6% from 45 to 88 incidents) and other theft (up 60.9% from 64 to 103). These rises, coupled with a 50% increase in bicycle theft, suggest heightened activity in retail and outdoor spaces during the summer. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 13% (from 54 to 47 incidents), a decline consistent with reduced parking congestion during school holidays. Anti-social behaviour in Braintree was 66% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national rate of 1.4 per 1,000. This divergence may reflect Braintree's community-focused policing strategies or the area's demographic profile, which appears to prioritise public order management. Residents may find the 40% share of violent crimes in the total incident count particularly noteworthy, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in this category.

Braintree's crime rate in July 2024 rose 21.2% compared to June, moving from 4.9 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase. below the UK average, reflects a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, Braintree recorded approximately 32 crimes per day in July, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 977 incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 168 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this area. When viewed through the lens of population, Braintree's crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with 164,304 residents experiencing a crime rate that is 28.6% below national levels. This suggests that while local conditions have influenced a slight upward trend, the area's overall safety profile remains distinct from the broader UK context.