Braintree Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Braintree, 5.4 crimes were recorded in October 2024 — a rate 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly risk of one crime for roughly every 184 residents, a figure that provides a concrete sense of local exposure. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences (371 incidents, 41.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (77 cases, 8.6%) and other theft (76 cases, 8.5%). These patterns align with Braintree's character as a largely rural district with a mix of urban centres, where higher rates of violent crime may reflect local demographics or social dynamics. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the crime profile, with darker evenings and Halloween potentially influencing both property and violent crime rates. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Braintree's rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 14% lower — a gap that may reflect local policing effectiveness or community initiatives. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 61% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, suggesting a successful approach to managing disorderly conduct. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (44% below UK) and vehicle crime (36% below) may indicate effective retail security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes in the area. These figures illustrate a district with lower-than-average crime rates across multiple categories, though the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to the UK's mix remains a notable feature.

October saw a 250% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the 100% increase in robbery cases, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Drug-related crimes rose by 44.4% (36 to 52), a shift that contrasts with the 61% drop in anti-social behaviour (103 to 77). The latter decrease could reflect seasonal changes in community activity or targeted policing efforts. Violent crimes (41.6% of total) remain 14% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 61% below the national rate. These discrepancies highlight Braintree's unique crime profile, with property crimes accounting for just 32.5% of the total compared to the UK's higher proportion. The 100% drop in possession of weapons (9 to 5) suggests a possible reduction in violent incident precursors, though further data would be needed to confirm this pattern.

Braintree's crime rate remained stable at 5.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity over the past 30 days. Daily crime counts averaged 29 incidents per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local risk for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents — a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area's population. This rate is lower than the UK average, though the comparison section does not address daily or monthly exposure figures at the national level. The population context reinforces that Braintree's lower crime rate is not an isolated anomaly but a consistent feature of the area's statistical profile.