Braintree Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Braintree recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance highlights a marked divergence from the national trend, particularly in the composition of crime types. Violent crime, which accounted for 50.1% of all incidents, significantly outpaced property crime (25.7%), creating a stark imbalance in the local crime profile. This dominance of violent crime over property crime may reflect local socioeconomic factors, though such interpretations require caution without further demographic data. The seasonal context of June—a time of year typically associated with increased tourism and outdoor activity—could influence crime patterns, though the data does not explicitly link these factors to specific crime types. For instance, the lower-than-UK-average rates for anti-social behaviour (65% below) and vehicle crime (73% below) may be partly explained by Braintree's character as a predominantly rural area with fewer urban hotspots for these crimes. However, the relatively high proportion of violent crime (413 incidents) compared to property crime (212 incidents) suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas where interpersonal conflicts may be more prevalent. The UK average for violent crime is 2.9 per 1,000, with Braintree's rate of 2.5 per 1,000 indicating a 13% gap, a figure that is consistent with the area's overall lower crime levels. This contrast between Braintree's crime mix and the UK average underscores the importance of contextualising local statistics within broader national trends, while also recognising the unique characteristics that shape Braintree's crime picture.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in Braintree's crime profile, with violent crime dominating the overall picture at 50.1% of all incidents, compared to property crime's 25.7%. This stark imbalance suggests a focus on addressing violent crime as a priority area. Among month-on-month changes, bicycle theft rose by 33.3% (3 to 4), a small increase that may reflect the start of summer cycling activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 45.2% (42 to 23), potentially linked to reduced car usage during warmer weather or improved security measures. The violent crime category, while constituting the majority of incidents, was 13% below the UK average (2.5 vs 2.9 per 1,000), a discrepancy that could be attributed to Braintree's lower population density or higher community engagement initiatives. Residents may find the 73% reduction in vehicle crime from the previous month particularly relevant, as it suggests a temporary shift in criminal activity patterns during the summer season.

Braintree's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, an 8.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in similar areas, where summer months often see reduced crime due to increased community activity and longer daylight hours. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 28 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the relatively low overall crime levels in Braintree compared to the UK average. This statistic, when viewed alongside the population of 164,304, underscores the area's position as a safer-than-average locality, particularly when considering the significant gaps between Braintree's rates and UK averages for specific crime categories such as anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. The consistency in this lower exposure rate suggests a stable local environment, though the slight month-on-month decrease may also be influenced by targeted policing efforts or community initiatives, though such factors are not explicitly documented in the data.