Braintree Central vs East Downs
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Braintree Central vs East Downs 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 East Downs?
Braintree Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,849 crimes in the last 12 months. East Downs has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 94 crimes. East Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Braintree Central vs East Downs?
Braintree Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. East Downs shows -28.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Braintree Central and East Downs?
In Braintree Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (821 incidents). In East Downs, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Braintree Central and East Downs?
Braintree Central recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while East Downs recorded 13. 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 East Downs?
Violent crime in Braintree Central totalled 821 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in East Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Braintree Central and East Downs 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%). East Downs recorded 132 crimes previously (now 94, -28.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Braintree Central and East Downs?
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 East Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Braintree Central and East Downs?
Braintree Central falls within the Essex Police boundary. East Downs is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Braintree Central and East Downs?
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 East Downs on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Braintree Central and East Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.