Crime Rate in Brentwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brentwood

The total recorded crimes in Brentwood, UK in July 2025 are around 568 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brentwood crime rate of 7.37 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (184) incidents (-0.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (43.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (69) incidents (50.00% increase)
Brentwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

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 South (81 crimes), and the safest, Hutton South (7 crimes), is 74 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Brentwood.

Similarly, the area of Brentwood Central (154 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ingatestone & Mountnessing (30 crimes), with a difference of 124 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Brentwood.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Brentwood South81
Brentwood North73
Warley54
Brizes and Doddinghurst50
Brentwood West48

Safest Wards:

Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon25
South Weald18
Hutton East15
Tipps Cross14
Hutton South7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Brentwood Central154
Shenfield & Hutton Mount81
Brentwood South & Warley69
Kelvedon Hatch & Doddinghurst64
Brentwood North54

Safest Areas:

Brentwood North54
Hutton53
Brook Street & Pilgrim's Hatch33
Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon30
Ingatestone & Mountnessing30

Brentwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brentwood has recorded 568 crimes with crime rate of 7.37 ranking 218th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon342 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford406 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford551 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point458 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree921 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,625 818,598 416,595 7
Chelmsford1,291 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest1,125 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,477 515,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,790 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow938 210,933 111,148 1

Brentwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 184 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (185 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 401 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202532
May 202533
April 202538
March 202535
February 202538
January 202531
December 202467
November 202441
October 202444

A total of 1552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 155.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025184
June 2025185
May 2025153
April 2025141
March 2025177
February 2025137
January 2025121
December 2024154
November 2024137
October 2024163

A total of 610 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202548
May 202553
April 202554
March 202579
February 202559
January 202555
December 202454
November 202481
October 202470

A total of 250 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202520
April 202529
March 202541
February 202531
January 202531
December 202426
November 202422
October 202420

A total of 112 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 202513
April 202511
March 20259
February 20257
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415

A total of 318 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202544
May 202533
April 202542
March 202523
February 202519
January 202527
December 202424
November 202430
October 202433

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245

A total of 492 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202551
May 202538
April 202558
March 202568
February 202543
January 202529
December 202434
November 202453
October 202445

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 202511
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 290 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202535
May 202547
April 202538
March 202525
February 202525
January 202518
December 202433
November 202424
October 202413

A total of 633 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202546
May 202553
April 202558
March 202583
February 202563
January 202558
December 202454
November 202474
October 202475

A total of 403 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202546
May 202537
April 202528
March 202526
February 202543
January 202526
December 202447
November 202462
October 202463

High Crime Locations Brentwood in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Other theft1
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Theft from the person1

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