Braintree Central vs Pitsea

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Braintree Central Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Pitsea Essex Police

      Braintree Central vs Pitsea Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Braintree Central
      Essex Police
      1,849 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Pitsea
      Essex Police
      4,648 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Braintree Central
      B Pitsea
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,849
      4,648
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,104
      5,004
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.1%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Braintree Central
      B Pitsea
      Violent Crime
      821 ↓5%
      1,898 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↓5%
      491 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      143 ↓16%
      252 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      109 ↓24%
      290 ↓34%
      Burglary
      76 ↓17%
      142 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      143 ↓24%
      416 ↓4%
      Drugs
      81 ↑31%
      190 ↑14%
      Public Order
      135 ↓21%
      347 ↓8%
      Robbery
      7 ↑17%
      48 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      98 ↓37%
      380 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓22%
      27 ↑80%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      17 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↓5%
      58 ↑26%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓10%
      92 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Braintree Central safer than Pitsea?

      Braintree Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,849 crimes in the last 12 months. Pitsea has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,648 crimes. Pitsea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Braintree Central vs Pitsea?

      Braintree Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pitsea shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Braintree Central and Pitsea?

      In Braintree Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (821 incidents). In Pitsea, it is Violent Crime (1,898 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braintree Central and Pitsea?

      Braintree Central recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pitsea recorded 491. 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 Pitsea?

      Violent crime in Braintree Central totalled 821 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,898 in Pitsea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Braintree Central and Pitsea 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%). Pitsea recorded 5,004 crimes previously (now 4,648, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braintree Central and Pitsea?

      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 Pitsea has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Braintree Central and Pitsea?

      Braintree Central falls within the Essex Police boundary. Pitsea 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 Pitsea?

      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 Pitsea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Braintree Central and Pitsea. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.