Crime in Coggeshall, Braintree: statistics, rates and trends
249 crimes were recorded in Coggeshall, Braintree in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Coggeshall, Braintree at a glance
- Crime trends in Coggeshall, Braintree
- Types of crime in Coggeshall, Braintree
- Coggeshall, Braintree compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Coggeshall, Braintree
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coggeshall, Braintree
- Population and deprivation in Coggeshall, Braintree
- Questions about crime in Coggeshall, Braintree
- About this data
249 crimes were recorded in Coggeshall, Braintree in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Coggeshall, Braintree has the 3,223rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Coggeshall, Braintree | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 249 | 10,070 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.6 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,465 | 164,304 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Coggeshall, Braintree was highest in the year to July 2019 (338 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (212). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 249 | 45.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 242 | 44.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 224 | 41.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 212 | 38.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 280 | 51.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 299 | 54.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 295 | 54.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 338 | 61.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 270 | 49.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Coggeshall, Braintree 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. The largest falls were in other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 22.0 | 0.64 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 4.2 | 0.27 | +77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +38% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.7 | 0.74 | +233% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.6 | 0.20 | -40% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.5 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +0% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Coggeshall, Braintree
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Coggeshall, Braintree
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Coggeshall, Braintree
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Coggeshall, Braintree
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Coggeshall, Braintree
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Coggeshall, Braintree
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Coggeshall, Braintree
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Coggeshall, Braintree
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Coggeshall, Braintree
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Coggeshall, Braintree
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Coggeshall, Braintree
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Coggeshall, Braintree, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Coggeshall, Braintree.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coggeshall, Braintree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon & Feering | 261 | 45.6 | +0% |
| Silver End & Cressing | 738 | 72.0 | +58% |
| The Colnes | 174 | 29.5 | -35% |
| Witham North | 477 | 73.1 | +60% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | +16% |
| Halstead Trinity | 342 | 46.3 | +2% |
| Halstead St Andrew's | 570 | 67.0 | +47% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,494 | 132.7 | +191% |
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 Coggeshall, Braintree over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Geoffrey Blackwell Close | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Market Hill | 11 |
| On or near Coggeshall Road (Feering) | 10 |
| On or near Hill Road | 10 |
| On or near Tey Road | 9 |
| On or near Turner Mews | 9 |
| On or near Colchester Road | 8 |
| On or near Honeywood Avenue | 8 |
| On or near West Street | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Coggeshall, Braintree 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 34.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 31.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% |
Coggeshall, Braintree has an estimated population of 5,465. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Coggeshall, Braintree sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Coggeshall, Braintree |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Coggeshall, Braintree a safe place to live?
Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 45.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Coggeshall, Braintree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Coggeshall, Braintree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coggeshall, Braintree was up 3% on the year before: 249 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 242 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Coggeshall, Braintree?
Coggeshall, Braintree is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Coggeshall, Braintree. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.