Crime Rate in Brentwood West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brentwood West

The total recorded crimes in Brentwood West, Brentwood, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brentwood West crime rate of 1.85 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 West, encompassing approximately 25,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Brentwood West Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Mount with total crimes: 8
  • Crescent Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Brentwood West?

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

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, Brentwood West reported a higher crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 552 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brentwood West witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Brentwood.

    • In 2023, Brentwood West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brentwood average, with 509 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brentwood West witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Brentwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brentwood West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brentwood West has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 5th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total Brentwood West crimes were 552. The crime rate of Brentwood West in 2024 was 21.29 (year) or 1.77 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brentwood West were around 509 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.63 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Brentwood.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brentwood West)CrimesRank (Brentwood West)CrimesRank (Brentwood West)
Brentwood North73 2925 1892 1
Brentwood South81 1666 3546 5
Brizes and Doddinghurst50 4829 2867 2
Warley54 3649 4724 3
Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing30 9588 5590 4
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 West 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202522
May 202511
April 202521
March 202515
February 20258
January 202512
December 202416
November 202410
October 202421
September 202414
August 202418

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20258
January 202517
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20243

High Crime Locations Brentwood West in July 2025

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

1. The Mount (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Crescent Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Westbury Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St James'S Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Drugs1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Gerrard Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. King'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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