Total Crime Rate
15.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Gravel area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Coggeshall , and the 58th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Gravel (CO6 1NR) in the last 12 months was 15.0 per 1,000 residents and was 71.1% lower than the Coggeshall average (51.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Gravel (CO6 1NR), the main crime hotspot is near Geoffrey Blackwell Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coggeshall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Geoffrey Blackwell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Geoffrey Blackwell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Market Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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