Crime Rate in Brentwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brentwood

The total recorded crimes in Brentwood, Brentwood in January 2025 are around 425 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brentwood crime rate of 5.52 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (55) incidents (1.85% increase)
Brentwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Osborne Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 (63 crimes), and the safest, Hutton South (2 crimes), is 61 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Brentwood.

Similarly, the area of Brentwood Central (125 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon (14 crimes), with a difference of 111 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Brentwood.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Brentwood North63
Brentwood West46
Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing45
Brentwood South44
Warley41

Safest Wards:

Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon13
Hutton North12
Hutton East10
Tipps Cross8
Hutton South2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Brentwood Central125
Shenfield & Hutton Mount54
Kelvedon Hatch & Doddinghurst45
Ingatestone & Mountnessing45
Brentwood South & Warley44

Safest Areas:

Brentwood South & Warley44
Brentwood North40
Brook Street & Pilgrim's Hatch33
Hutton25
Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon14

Brentwood Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Brentwood has recorded 425 crimes with crime rate of 5.52 ranking 233th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon246 113,699 123,581 12
Rochford313 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford505 76,354 95,858 10
Castle Point447 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree832 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,218 518,598 416,595 7
Chelmsford1,123 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest872 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,058 315,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,478 220,557 220,839 2
Harlow849 110,933 111,148 1

Brentwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (284 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (160 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202420

A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202527
December 202424
November 202430
October 202433
September 202427
August 202438
July 202437
June 202476

A total of 1331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 166.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 284 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025121
December 2024154
November 2024137
October 2024163
September 2024157
August 2024150
July 2024165
June 2024284

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 578 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 72.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202454
November 202474
October 202475
September 202434
August 202470
July 202495
June 2024118

A total of 613 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 76.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202555
December 202454
November 202481
October 202470
September 202471
August 202463
July 202459
June 2024160

A total of 383 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202526
December 202447
November 202462
October 202463
September 202437
August 202441
July 202429
June 202478

A total of 245 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202531
December 202426
November 202422
October 202420
September 202428
August 202422
July 202436
June 202460

A total of 341 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202531
December 202467
November 202441
October 202444
September 202426
August 202441
July 202435
June 202456

A total of 398 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202529
December 202434
November 202453
October 202445
September 202441
August 202445
July 202443
June 2024108

A total of 120 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 202417
August 202419
July 202413
June 202418

A total of 192 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202433
November 202424
October 202413
September 202414
August 202420
July 202414
June 202456

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 202413
July 20244
June 20246

High Crime Locations Brentwood in January 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Vehicle crime1
2. Osborne Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft2
Drugs1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
5. Tiptree Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. The Meads (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

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