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Crime in Colne Engaine

Colne Engaine had 11 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 24.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 23 Braintree areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% below the middle Braintree area.

CO6, Braintree · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Colne Engaine

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24.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 23Braintree rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Apr 3 May 2 Jun 2 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Colne Engaine. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence982%
theft19%
criminal damage19%

Colne Engaine against Braintree

TypeColne Engaine per 1,000Middle Braintree areaChange
Violence19.828.6–
Burglary01.5–
Vehicle crime03–
Anti-social behaviour06.2–
Theft and robbery2.25.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Halstead67.3▼ 7%
Earls Colne41.3▲ 15%
Colne Engaine24.2–
Wakes Colne15.5–
Chappel15.5–
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 Colne Engaine a safe area?

Colne Engaine had about 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 23 Braintree areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Colne Engaine?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by theft (1) and criminal damage (1).