Crime Rates at Powers Hall End, Witham, CM8 2HF

Powers Hall End area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Witham West , and the 217th 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 Powers Hall End (CM8 2HF) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 46.1% lower 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -38.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 29.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Powers Hall End (CM8 2HF), the main crime hotspot is near Bentley Road. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.