Crime Rate in Brentwood South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brentwood South

The total recorded crimes in Brentwood South, Brentwood, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brentwood South crime rate of 2.25 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 South, encompassing approximately 19,987 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Brentwood South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Chatham Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Brentwood South?

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

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, Brentwood South reported a higher crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 666 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brentwood South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brentwood South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brentwood average, with 546 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brentwood South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brentwood South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brentwood South has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 6th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total Brentwood South crimes were 666. The crime rate of Brentwood South in 2024 was 33.32 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brentwood South were around 546 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.32 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Brentwood.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brentwood)CrimesRank (Brentwood)CrimesRank (Brentwood)
Brentwood North81 2925 1892 1
Brizes and Doddinghurst91 1829 2867 2
Warley47 5649 4724 3
Pilgrims Hatch50 3551 7456 7
Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing41 8588 5590 4
Hutton Central49 4370 9269 11
Brentwood West42 7552 6509 6
Shenfield40 9400 8423 8
Hutton North27 10215 12316 9
South Weald14 12273 10286 10
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon13 13235 11237 12
Tipps Cross21 11122 15169 15
Hutton South8 15186 13201 13
Hutton East9 14169 14180 14

Brentwood South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202521
January 202510
December 202424
November 202412
October 202416
September 202413
August 202418
July 202418
June 202442
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202422
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 202412
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202420
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Brentwood South in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chatham Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hart Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Hornbeam Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lime Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Library Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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