Basildon vs Braintree Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Basildon Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Braintree Central Essex Police

      Basildon vs Braintree Central Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Basildon
      Essex Police
      8,623 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Braintree Central
      Essex Police
      1,849 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basildon
      B Braintree Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,623
      1,849
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,371
      2,104
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↓12.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basildon
      B Braintree Central
      Violent Crime
      3,438 ↓2%
      821 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      897 ↑2%
      157 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      540 ↓24%
      143 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      631 ↓24%
      109 ↓24%
      Burglary
      275 ↓32%
      76 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      671 ↓15%
      143 ↓24%
      Drugs
      446 ↑55%
      81 ↑31%
      Public Order
      554 ↓12%
      135 ↓21%
      Robbery
      106 ↑12%
      7 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      688 ↓15%
      98 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      54 ↑8%
      7 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      52 ↓5%
      5 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      92 ↓8%
      20 ↓5%
      Other Crime
      179 ↓18%
      47 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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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.

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