Braintree Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Braintree’s crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 44.6% of all reported crimes (402 incidents) at a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents. This category is 12% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, indicating a relatively lower prevalence of such crimes compared to the national context. The overall crime rate for the area in May stands at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing Braintree 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast suggests the area may benefit from targeted policing strategies, community engagement, or demographic factors that reduce violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common category, with 86 incidents (9.5% of total crimes) at a rate of 0.5 per 1,000, 65% below the UK average. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays and extended evening hours—may contribute to increased outdoor socialising, which could partially explain the persistence of violent crimes despite the overall lower rate. However, the absence of a corresponding rise in public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) suggests that local authorities may have successfully managed potential tensions arising from these seasonal dynamics. The lower rates of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) compared to UK averages further reinforce Braintree’s position as a relatively safe area, though the recent spikes in theft from the person and robbery warrant closer monitoring to ensure sustained stability.

May 2025 saw a dramatic rise in theft from the person, with a 400% increase from 1 to 5 incidents, and robbery more than tripling from 1 to 4 cases. These spikes, though still low in absolute terms, highlight a shift in crime patterns that may relate to increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 42.3% to 45 incidents, likely reflecting seasonal retail strategies or adjusted policing efforts. Burglary also declined by 34.5%, remaining well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Braintree's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000) is 12% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in addressing this category. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate (0.5 per 1,000) is 65% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents compared to other regions.

Braintree's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 29 reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. When considering the population-scaled perspective, over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting Braintree's generally safer profile compared to the national context. The absence of a marked increase in any crime category further reinforces the stability of the area’s crime picture, despite seasonal factors such as longer evenings and bank holidays that typically influence outdoor socialising and drinking patterns.