Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hedingham , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .
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 This (CO9 1QX) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 72.1% lower than the Hedingham average (46.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode CO9 1QX, the main crime hotspot is near Burton'S Green Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hedingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Burton'S Green Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Burton'S Green Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Church Road | Under investigation |
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