Crime Rate in Brizes and Doddinghurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brizes and Doddinghurst

The total recorded crimes in Brizes and Doddinghurst, Brentwood, UK in March 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brizes and Doddinghurst crime rate of 26.66 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 Brizes and Doddinghurst, encompassing approximately 3,412 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (154.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
Brizes and Doddinghurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goatswood Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Old Road with total crimes: 6
  • Church Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Brizes and Doddinghurst?

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

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, Brizes and Doddinghurst reported a higher crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 829 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brizes and Doddinghurst witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brizes and Doddinghurst experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brentwood average, with 867 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brizes and Doddinghurst witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brizes and Doddinghurst Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brizes and Doddinghurst has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 26.66 ranking 1th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total Brizes and Doddinghurst crimes were 829. The crime rate of Brizes and Doddinghurst in 2024 was 242.90 (year) or 20.24 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brizes and Doddinghurst were around 867 crimes with yearly crime rate of 254.04 (year) or 21.17 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Brentwood.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brentwood)CrimesRank (Brentwood)CrimesRank (Brentwood)
Brentwood North81 2925 1892 1
Warley47 5649 4724 3
Brentwood South45 6666 3546 5
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

Brizes and Doddinghurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 20258
January 202513
December 202427
November 20245
October 202426
September 202428
August 202416
July 202411
June 202420
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20254
January 20258
December 202411
November 20249
October 20241
September 202425
August 202416
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414
April 202419

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20254
December 202425
November 202420
October 202423
September 20247
July 20241
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202511
January 20252
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202432
May 20243
April 202412

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
June 202418
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20249

High Crime Locations Brizes and Doddinghurst in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brizes and Doddinghurst postcode area is presented below.

1. Goatswood Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
2. Old Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Church Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
4. Navestock Side (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
5. Sabines Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
6. Murthering Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
8. Little Pound (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
9. Broad Meadow (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Luthers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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