Crime Rate in Brentwood North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brentwood North

The total recorded crimes in Brentwood North, Brentwood, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brentwood North crime rate of 4.06 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 North, encompassing approximately 17,989 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Brentwood North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Robin Hood Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Brentwood North?

To understand the safety of Brentwood North, we need to analyze Brentwood North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, Brentwood North reported a higher crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 925 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brentwood North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Brentwood.

    • In 2023, Brentwood North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brentwood average, with 892 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brentwood North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Brentwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brentwood, Brentwood North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brentwood North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brentwood North has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 2th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total Brentwood North crimes were 925. The crime rate of Brentwood North in 2024 was 51.42 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brentwood North were around 892 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.58 (year) or 4.13 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Brentwood.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brentwood North)CrimesRank (Brentwood North)CrimesRank (Brentwood North)
Brentwood South81 1666 3546 5
Brizes and Doddinghurst50 4829 2867 2
Warley54 3649 4724 3
Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing30 9588 5590 4
Brentwood West48 5552 6509 6
Shenfield48 6400 8423 8
Pilgrims Hatch36 8551 7456 7
Hutton Central42 7370 9269 11
Hutton North27 10215 12316 9
South Weald18 12273 10286 10
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon25 11235 11237 12
Hutton South7 15186 13201 13
Hutton East15 13169 14180 14
Tipps Cross14 14122 15169 15

Brentwood North 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 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20258
February 202512
January 202510
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 202511
April 202525
March 202530
February 202513
January 202510
December 202415
November 202418
October 202416
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202512
May 202514
April 202512
March 202522
February 202517
January 202520
December 202415
November 202414
October 202419
September 202427
August 202424

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202510
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 202410
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Brentwood North in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Robin Hood Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. William Hunter Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
6. A128 (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Mayfield Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bank Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. A1023 (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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