Total Crime Rate
19.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Guinea Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Bocking Blackwater , and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 483 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 Guinea Close (CM7 9DP) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 59.3% lower than the Bocking Blackwater average (48.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Guinea Close (CM7 9DP), the main crime hotspot is near Sheene Grove. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Braintree| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Willingale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Stafford Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hereford Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Hereford Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Linfold Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Linfold Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Hawkins Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Bridport Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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