Total Crime Rate
29.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilkinson Grove area has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Braintree South , and the 153rd lowest 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 Wilkinson Grove (CM77 8RB) in the last 12 months was 29.2 per 1,000 residents and was 47.8% lower than the Braintree South average (55.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilkinson Grove (CM77 8RB), the main crime hotspot is near Bedells Avenue. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 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 | Osmond Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bedells Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bedells Avenue | Under investigation |
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