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Crime in Halstead

Halstead had 250 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 23 Braintree areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 30% above the middle Braintree area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

CO9, Braintree · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Halstead

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67.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 23Braintree rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common104 in 3 months

Month by month

84 Mar 108 Apr 77 May 74 Jun 75 Jul 101 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10442%
anti-social behaviour3012%
shoplifting2711%
public order2410%
criminal damage198%
theft177%
vehicle crime83%
drugs62%

Halstead against Braintree

TypeHalstead per 1,000Middle Braintree areaChange
Violence2828.6▼ 7%
Burglary1.61.5–
Vehicle crime2.23–
Anti-social behaviour8.16.2▲ 25%
Theft and robbery5.15.1▲ 36%

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%
Sible Hedingham49.2▼ 7%
Earls Colne41.3▲ 15%
Colne Engaine24.2–
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 Halstead a safe area?

Halstead had about 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 23 Braintree areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Halstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (104), followed by anti-social behaviour (30) and shoplifting (27).