Total Crime Rate
104.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eastways area has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Witham West , and the 68th highest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Eastways (CM8 3AA) in the last 12 months was 104.7 per 1,000 residents and was 46.4% 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 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 1600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 48.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eastways (CM8 3AA), the main crime hotspot is near Wright Grove. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Eastways | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Eastways | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wright Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wright Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wright Grove | Under investigation |
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