Benfleet vs Braintree Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Benfleet vs Braintree Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benfleet safer than Braintree Central?
Benfleet has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 995 crimes in the last 12 months. Braintree Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,849 crimes. Benfleet scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Benfleet vs Braintree Central?
Benfleet shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — 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 Benfleet and Braintree Central?
In Benfleet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (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 Benfleet and Braintree Central?
Benfleet recorded 84 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 Benfleet vs Braintree Central?
Violent crime in Benfleet totalled 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 Benfleet and Braintree Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Benfleet recorded 1,004 crimes (now 995, a change of -0.9%). Braintree Central recorded 2,104 crimes previously (now 1,849, -12.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Benfleet 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. Benfleet has a resolution rate of 27.4% and Braintree Central has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Benfleet and Braintree Central?
Benfleet 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 Benfleet 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 Benfleet or Braintree Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Benfleet and Braintree Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.