Crime Rates at Snowdrop Close, Witham, CM8 2YE

Snowdrop Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Witham West , and the 20th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Snowdrop Close (CM8 2YE) in the last 12 months was 212.0 per 1,000 residents and was 196.4% 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 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -71.4% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 39 (≈ 137.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Snowdrop Close (CM8 2YE), 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.