Total Crime Rate
49.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rayne , and the 210th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (CM7 5HN) in the last 12 months was 49.0 per 1,000 residents and was 35.6% higher than the Rayne average (36.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode CM7 5HN, the main crime hotspot is near The Street. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rayne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Barryfields | — |
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