Crime in Coggeshall, Braintree: statistics, rates and trends
247 crimes were recorded in Coggeshall, Braintree in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Coggeshall, Braintree
- Questions about crime in Coggeshall, Braintree
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (123), anti-social behaviour (22) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,230th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Coggeshall, Braintree | Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 247 | 10,156 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.2 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,465 | 164,304 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Coggeshall, Braintree peaked in the year to August 2019 (319 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (202). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 247 | 45.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 235 | 43.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 235 | 43.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 202 | 37.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 287 | 52.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 288 | 52.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 298 | 54.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 319 | 58.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 288 | 52.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and criminal damage and arson (40% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 22.5 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 4.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Coggeshall, Braintree; the highest is Braintree Central & Beckers Green (135.8 per 1,000) and the lowest The Colnes (29.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coggeshall, Braintree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvedon & Feering | 261 | 45.6 | +1% |
| Silver End & Cressing | 747 | 72.9 | +61% |
| The Colnes | 175 | 29.7 | -34% |
| Witham North | 447 | 68.5 | +52% |
| Bocking Blackwater | 594 | 52.8 | +17% |
| Halstead Trinity | 351 | 47.6 | +5% |
| Halstead St Andrew's | 568 | 66.8 | +48% |
| Braintree Central & Beckers Green | 1,529 | 135.8 | +200% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Coggeshall, Braintree over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Geoffrey Blackwell Close” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Geoffrey Blackwell Close | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Coggeshall Road (Feering) | 11 |
| On or near Market Hill | 10 |
| On or near Hill Road | 9 |
| On or near Tey Road | 9 |
| On or near Turner Mews | 9 |
| On or near West Street | 9 |
| On or near Colchester Road | 8 |
| On or near Honeywood Avenue | 8 |
Of the 225 crimes in Coggeshall, Braintree with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
Coggeshall, Braintree has an estimated population of 5,465 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coggeshall, Braintree average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Coggeshall, Braintree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Coggeshall, Braintree a safe place to live?
Coggeshall, Braintree recorded 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,230th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Coggeshall, Braintree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (22).
Is crime in Coggeshall, Braintree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coggeshall, Braintree was up 5% on the year before: 247 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 235 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coggeshall, Braintree?
About 5,465 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coggeshall, Braintree?
Coggeshall, Braintree is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.