Total Crime Rate
72.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wulvesford area has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Witham West , and the 132nd highest 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 Wulvesford (CM8 1NL) in the last 12 months was 72.6 per 1,000 residents and was 1.5% higher than the Witham West average (71.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 42.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wulvesford (CM8 1NL), the main crime hotspot is near Alfreg Road. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Witham West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Percy Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christina Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Hatfield Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christina Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Alfreg Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alfreg Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Allectus Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Philip Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Turstan Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Deford Road | Under investigation |
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