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Crime in Braintree

Braintree had 1,010 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 91 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 23 Braintree areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 75% above the middle Braintree area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

CM7, Braintree · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Braintree

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91crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 23Braintree rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common424 in 3 months

Month by month

312 Mar 348 Apr 333 May 350 Jun 312 Jul 348 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Braintree. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence42442%
anti-social behaviour17317%
criminal damage778%
shoplifting737%
theft626%
public order616%
vehicle crime404%
drugs343%

Braintree against Braintree

TypeBraintree per 1,000Middle Braintree areaChange
Violence38.228.6▼ 1%
Burglary1.71.5▲ 36%
Vehicle crime3.63▲ 3%
Anti-social behaviour15.66.2▲ 34%
Theft and robbery6.65.1▼ 24%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bocking91.2▲ 1%
Braintree91▲ 2%
Bocking Churchstreet87.6▲ 30%
Great Notley65.60%
Black Notley44.5▼ 14%
Rayne44.1▲ 53%
Cressing40.8▲ 93%
See every Braintree area ranked on the crime in Braintree page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Braintree a safe area?

Braintree had about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 23 Braintree areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Braintree?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (424), followed by anti-social behaviour (173) and criminal damage (77).