Total Crime Rate
11.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Nicholas Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Coggeshall , and the 36th 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 St Nicholas Way (CO6 1PX) in the last 12 months was 11.7 per 1,000 residents and was 77.5% lower than the Coggeshall average (51.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 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 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Nicholas Way (CO6 1PX), the main crime hotspot is near Walford Way. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Hitcham Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Greenways | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jaggard'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Nicholas Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Churchfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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