Crime Rate in Brentwood West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brentwood West

The total recorded crimes in Brentwood West, Brentwood, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brentwood West crime rate of 1.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Brentwood West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • St James'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Mount 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 May 2025 the Brentwood West has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brentwood West)CrimesRank (Brentwood West)CrimesRank (Brentwood West)
Brentwood North56 1925 1892 1
Brizes and Doddinghurst54 2829 2867 2
Warley37 6649 4724 3
Brentwood South48 3666 3546 5
Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing33 8588 5590 4
Pilgrims Hatch44 5551 7456 7
Shenfield37 7400 8423 8
Hutton North32 10215 12316 9
Hutton Central33 9370 9269 11
South Weald22 11273 10286 10
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon10 14235 11237 12
Hutton East17 12169 14180 14
Hutton South3 15186 13201 13
Tipps Cross17 13122 15169 15

Brentwood West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202521
March 202515
February 20258
January 202512
December 202416
November 202410
October 202421
September 202414
August 202418
July 202419
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20246

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20258
January 202517
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
June 20248

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Brentwood West in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. St James'S Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs6
3. The Mount (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
4. Victoria Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
7. King'S Chase (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. King'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sir Francis Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Deans Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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