Total Crime Rate
30.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Osier Way area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hedingham , and the 160th 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 Osier Way (CO9 3FF) in the last 12 months was 30.6 per 1,000 residents and was 33.8% lower than the Hedingham average (46.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Osier Way (CO9 3FF), the main crime hotspot is near Brook Meadow. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 17 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Dene | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bewick Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hogarth Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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