Total Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crummock Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Braintree South , and the 81st lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Crummock Close (CM77 7UP) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 64.2% lower than the Braintree South average (55.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crummock Close (CM77 7UP), the main crime hotspot is near Pickpocket Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Braintree South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Torver Close | Under investigation |
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