Crime in Braintree West: statistics, rates and trends

147 crimes were recorded in Braintree West in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 80 reports (54% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Braintree West has the 3,790th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Braintree West was highest in the year to July 2020 (280 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (147). Over the whole period it fell 34%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Braintree West over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.

Violence and sexual offences in Braintree West

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Braintree West recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 54.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Braintree West

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Braintree West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Braintree West

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Braintree West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Braintree West

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Braintree West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Braintree West

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Braintree West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Braintree West

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Braintree West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Braintree West

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Braintree West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Braintree West

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Braintree West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Braintree West

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Braintree West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Braintree West

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Braintree West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Braintree West

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Braintree West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Braintree West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Braintree West.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Braintree West over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Braintree West over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Braintree West has an estimated population of 5,116. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Braintree West sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Braintree West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.