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Crime in Earls Colne

Earls Colne had 38 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 41.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 23 Braintree areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% below the middle Braintree area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

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

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41.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 23Braintree rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common27 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 9 Apr 11 May 6 Jun 17 Jul 15 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2771%
theft38%
anti-social behaviour38%
public order25%
bike theft13%
criminal damage13%
shoplifting13%

Earls Colne against Braintree

TypeEarls Colne per 1,000Middle Braintree areaChange
Violence29.328.6▲ 80%
Burglary01.5–
Vehicle crime03–
Anti-social behaviour3.36.2–
Theft and robbery4.35.1–

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 Earls Colne a safe area?

Earls Colne had about 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 23 Braintree areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Earls Colne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (27), followed by theft (3) and anti-social behaviour (3).