Rural Braintree Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Braintree's crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 places it 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. This built-up area within Braintree, while technically rural, exhibits a mix of characteristics that may contribute to its relative safety: a lower proportion of property crimes (31.7% of total crimes) and a higher share of violent crimes (40.1%) compared to UK averages. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which occurred at a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 — 31% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other theft and public order offences followed closely, each at 0.4 per 1,000. Seasonal factors may play a role in these patterns: April's Easter period and spring weather, which typically increase outdoor activity, coincided with a notable 40.1% share of violent crimes. However, the area's rural nature may temper property crime rates through lower population density and fewer commercial hubs compared to urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, though less frequent than the UK average (70% below), showed a 62.5% month-on-month increase, suggesting a potential link to seasonal social dynamics. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000, 70% below UK average) may reflect the area's limited retail presence, though this remains speculative without further data.

April 2025 saw a 200% surge in possession of weapons, rising from 1 to 3 incidents — a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This spike, though small in absolute terms, could signal emerging local challenges. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 62.5%, from 8 to 13 incidents, a trend that may be connected to increased Easter-related gatherings. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), and vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% (from 9 to 6), reflecting seasonal changes in traffic patterns or community policing efforts. The area's violent crime rate remained below the UK average (31% lower), with 57 incidents accounting for 40.1% of total crimes. This contrasts with the UK's higher proportion of property crimes, which may be influenced by Braintree's rural character and lower density of commercial spaces. Other theft. from 21 to 14, still occurred at a rate 20% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting a persistent gap in local crime dynamics compared to national trends. Residents may find the 70% reduction in shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) particularly relevant, as it indicates a lower risk of retail theft in this area compared to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000.

Rural Braintree's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 4.4 per 1,000 — a 10.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This decline places the area firmly within a lower-risk bracket compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally significant, remains modest when compared to urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 228 residents — a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relative safety. With a population of 32,356, this translates to a low probability of personal involvement in crime. The contrast with the UK average is stark: while Braintree's violent crime rate is 31% below the national figure, its burglary rate is 11% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect the built-up nature of the area within a rural setting. These figures suggest that while residents benefit from lower overall crime rates, specific categories like burglary require continued attention. The 1-in-228 resident monthly exposure rate, though abstract, provides a tangible sense of the area's safety profile, particularly when compared to UK-wide averages that often include densely populated urban zones.