Crime Rates at Hidcote Way, Great Notley, Braintree, CM77 7XT

Hidcote Way area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Braintree South , and the 27th lowest crime rate of 483 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 Hidcote Way (CM77 7XT) in the last 12 months was 8.9 per 1,000 residents and was 85.2% lower than the Braintree South average (60.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -90.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hidcote Way (CM77 7XT), the main crime hotspot is near Felbrigg Close. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.