Basildon vs Braintree Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Basildon vs Braintree Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basildon safer than Braintree Central?
Basildon has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,623 crimes in the last 12 months. Braintree Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,849 crimes. Basildon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Basildon vs Braintree Central?
Basildon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Braintree Central shows -12.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Basildon and Braintree Central?
In Basildon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,438 incidents). In Braintree Central, it is Violent Crime (821 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Basildon and Braintree Central?
Basildon recorded 897 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Braintree Central recorded 157. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Basildon vs Braintree Central?
Violent crime in Basildon totalled 3,438 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 821 in Braintree Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Basildon and Braintree Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basildon recorded 9,371 crimes (now 8,623, a change of -8%). Braintree Central recorded 2,104 crimes previously (now 1,849, -12.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Basildon and Braintree Central?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Basildon has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Braintree Central has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Basildon and Braintree Central?
Basildon falls within the Essex Police boundary. Braintree Central is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Basildon and Braintree Central?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Basildon or Braintree Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Basildon and Braintree Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.