Total Crime Rate
22.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Street area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hedingham , and the 101st 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 Church Street (CO9 2RQ) in the last 12 months was 22.4 per 1,000 residents and was 51.6% lower than the Hedingham average (46.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Street (CO9 2RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Monks Ley Close, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Hedingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Church Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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