Total Crime Rate
53.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elm Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Brantham , and the 80th highest crime rate of 301 local areas in Babergh .
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 Elm Close (CO11 1TD) in the last 12 months was 53.5 per 1,000 residents and was 105.6% higher than the Brantham average (26.0 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 29.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 86.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elm Close (CO11 1TD), the main crime hotspot is near Slough Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brantham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Slough Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brantham Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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