Rural Braintree Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Rural Braintree's crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 43.8% of all reported crimes — a category that remains 38% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. This built-up rural area's overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 is 51.2% below the UK's 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The breakdown shows a mix of property and violent crime, with other theft (11%) and anti-social behaviour (9.5%) also contributing to the total. Seasonal factors in July — peak summer, school holidays, and increased tourism — likely influence patterns, though the area's low crime rate suggests that these factors do not drive significant spikes. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, despite the area's rural nature, may be linked to local social dynamics or the presence of transient populations during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 74% below the UK average, indicating effective community management or policing strategies. The relatively low rates of property crime, such as burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000), further reinforce that Rural Braintree maintains a secure environment compared to urban counterparts. These statistics align with the area's character as a low-density built-up zone where crime prevention measures appear to be functioning effectively, even during periods of heightened activity.

July 2025 saw a 450% increase in burglary, rising from 2 to 11 incidents, a stark shift that outpaces other categories. Vehicle crime also surged by 250%, with reports jumping from 2 to 7, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local vehicle security practices. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 14.3%, dropping from 70 to 60 cases — a reduction that may reflect seasonal changes, as schools are out and community activity shifts. Other crime increased by 150%, from 2 to 5 incidents, though this remains a small portion of the overall total. Burglary in Rural Braintree (0.3 per 1,000) is 11% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), indicating a localised trend that contrasts with the area's generally low crime profile. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in this built-up rural environment.

Rural Braintree's crime rate in July 2025 rose 10.4% from 3.8 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend after several months of relative stability. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported each day during the month, a figure that reflects the area's consistent low-crime profile despite seasonal fluctuations. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 236 residents — a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, which stands at 8.6 per 1,000, but the 10.4% increase suggests a need for continued monitoring. The rise in burglary and vehicle crime, while still rare in absolute terms, highlights areas where localised factors may be influencing patterns. The population context reinforces that crime remains a rare occurrence in this built-up rural area, with most residents unlikely to experience direct involvement in criminal activity.