Crime Rate in Brentwood South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brentwood South

The total recorded crimes in Brentwood South, Brentwood, UK in July 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brentwood South crime rate of 4.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Brentwood South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Moores Place with total crimes: 8
  • Queen'S Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Brentwood.

    • 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 areas in the Brentwood.

  • 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 July 2025 the Brentwood South has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brentwood South)CrimesRank (Brentwood South)CrimesRank (Brentwood South)
Brentwood North73 2925 1892 1
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 South 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 202515
April 202522
March 202522
February 202521
January 202510
December 202424
November 202412
October 202416
September 202413
August 202418

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20254
April 20258
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 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

High Crime Locations Brentwood South in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Moores Place (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Gresham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
5. Crown Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hart Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. King Edward Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. New Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Coptfold Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. The Limes (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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