Rural Braintree Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Braintree's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 61.6% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively safe environment, though the breakdown of crimes reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.1% of all reported incidents, making them the most prevalent category, followed by other theft (9.9%) and burglary (9.9%). These rates are lower than the UK average for similar categories, with violent crime at 1.3 per 1,000—49% below the national rate. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended periods of darkness, likely contributed to the spike in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. However, the overall trend of reduced crime compared to the previous month and the UK average suggests that local factors, such as the rural character of the area and its built-up nature, may play a role in maintaining lower crime levels. Despite this, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour underscores a need for targeted interventions during the winter months, when community cohesion and visibility are challenged by colder weather and reduced daylight. The relatively low rates of property crime, particularly burglary and vehicle crime, could be attributed to the area’s dispersed layout and the absence of high-density urban features that typically drive such offences. As November draws to a close, these statistics provide a snapshot of the area’s crime profile, illustrating both the successes and challenges in maintaining public safety.

November 2025 marked a sharp 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from four to eight. This surge, occurring amid shorter daylight hours and seasonal events, may reflect heightened tensions in the built-up rural district. Vehicle crime also rose by 16.7%, climbing from six to seven incidents, a shift that contrasts with the overall decline in property crime. Violent crime, however, remained low compared to the UK average, with 41 cases recorded at 1.3 per 1,000 residents—49% below the national rate for this category. Other theft and burglary, both at 0.3 per 1,000, matched or fell below UK averages, suggesting effective local measures in these areas. Residents should note the doubling of anti-social behaviour incidents, which may indicate a need for increased community engagement or policing during November’s darker evenings.

Rural Braintree's crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 34.7% compared to the previous month, falling from 4.3 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced property crime and anti-social behaviour, though violent crime remains a persistent concern. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day over the month, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of the rural district despite its lower population density. When scaled to the area’s 32,356 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 356 people, a statistic that underscores the relatively low crime environment compared to the UK average. This rate is particularly notable in the context of November, a month typically marked by shorter evenings and seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which may influence crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation than the national average, though localised spikes in specific categories demand attention.