Braintree Central vs Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Braintree Central vs Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell 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 Braintree Central safer than Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?
Braintree Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,849 crimes in the last 12 months. Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,342 crimes. Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Braintree Central vs Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?
Braintree Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell shows -9.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Braintree Central and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?
In Braintree Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (821 incidents). In Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell, it is Violent Crime (527 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braintree Central and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?
Braintree Central recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell recorded 80. 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 Braintree Central vs Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?
Violent crime in Braintree Central totalled 821 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 527 in Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Braintree Central and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Braintree Central recorded 2,104 crimes (now 1,849, a change of -12.1%). Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell recorded 1,481 crimes previously (now 1,342, -9.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braintree Central and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?
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. Braintree Central has a resolution rate of 0% and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell has 23.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Braintree Central and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?
Braintree Central falls within the Essex Police boundary. Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell 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 Braintree Central and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?
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 Braintree Central or Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Braintree Central and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.