Crime Rate in Brentwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brentwood

The total recorded crimes in Brentwood, UK in May 2025 are around 490 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brentwood crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brentwood, encompassing approximately 77,048 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (153) incidents (8.51% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (53) incidents (-1.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (-8.62% decrease)
Brentwood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

Brentwood Police Info:

Essex Police

How safe is Brentwood?

To understand the safety of Brentwood, we need to analyze Brentwood crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Brentwood has recorded 6,730 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 87.35 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 182 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,665 crimes with a crime rate of 86.50, ranking it 177 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Essex:

    • In 2024, Brentwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Essex average, with 6730 crimes compared to 11188.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brentwood witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brentwood had fewer crimes than the Essex average, with 6,665 crimes compared to 10,805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Brentwood witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Brentwood is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Essex, Brentwood has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brentwood Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Brentwood North (56 crimes), and the safest, Hutton South (3 crimes), is 53 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Brentwood.

Similarly, the area of Brentwood Central (104 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon (12 crimes), with a difference of 92 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Brentwood.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Brentwood North56
Brizes and Doddinghurst54
Brentwood South48
Brentwood West47
Pilgrims Hatch44

Safest Wards:

South Weald22
Hutton East17
Tipps Cross17
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon10
Hutton South3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Brentwood Central104
Kelvedon Hatch & Doddinghurst71
Shenfield & Hutton Mount66
Hutton54
Brentwood North54

Safest Areas:

Brentwood North54
Brentwood South & Warley54
Brook Street & Pilgrim's Hatch42
Ingatestone & Mountnessing33
Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon12

Brentwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brentwood has recorded 490 crimes with crime rate of 6.36 ranking 239th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2024, the total Brentwood crimes were 6,730. The crime rate of Brentwood in 2024 was 87.35 (year) or 7.28 (month) ranking it 182 danzarous in the UK. Brentwood ranked 8 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brentwood were around 6,665 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.50 (year) or 7.21 (month) ranking 177 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Essex, Brentwood ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Brentwood

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon265 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford340 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford512 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point489 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree931 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,616 818,598 416,595 7
Chelmsford1,340 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest956 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,214 515,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,621 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow918 210,933 111,148 1

Brentwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (153 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (141 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (58 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (177 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (83 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 137 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (121 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 154 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (137 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (163 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (75 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (157 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (71 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (150 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (70 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 165 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 429 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202538
March 202535
February 202538
January 202531
December 202467
November 202441
October 202444
September 202426
August 202441
July 202435

A total of 1655 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 150.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025153
April 2025141
March 2025177
February 2025137
January 2025121
December 2024154
November 2024137
October 2024163
September 2024157
August 2024150
July 2024165

A total of 698 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202554
March 202579
February 202559
January 202555
December 202454
November 202481
October 202470
September 202471
August 202463
July 202459

A total of 306 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202529
March 202541
February 202531
January 202531
December 202426
November 202422
October 202420
September 202428
August 202422
July 202436

A total of 142 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20259
February 20257
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 202417
August 202419
July 202413

A total of 333 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202542
March 202523
February 202519
January 202527
December 202424
November 202430
October 202433
September 202427
August 202438
July 202437

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 202413
July 20244

A total of 497 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202558
March 202568
February 202543
January 202529
December 202434
November 202453
October 202445
September 202441
August 202445
July 202443

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 271 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202538
March 202525
February 202525
January 202518
December 202433
November 202424
October 202413
September 202414
August 202420
July 202414

A total of 717 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202558
March 202583
February 202563
January 202558
December 202454
November 202474
October 202475
September 202434
August 202470
July 202495

A total of 439 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202528
March 202526
February 202543
January 202526
December 202447
November 202462
October 202463
September 202437
August 202441
July 202429

High Crime Locations Brentwood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brentwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total21
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime1
4. Osborne Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Other theft3
5. Albyns Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
6. Larchwood Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

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