Total Crime Rate
33.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kedington Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bumpstead , and the 185th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Kedington Road (CB9 7XR) in the last 12 months was 33.8 per 1,000 residents and was 6.9% higher than the Bumpstead average (31.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 23.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kedington Road (CB9 7XR), the main crime hotspot is near Rowley Hill, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Bumpstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Rowley Hill | Under investigation |
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