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 July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brizes and Doddinghurst crime rate of 14.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Brizes and Doddinghurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stocks Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Whitefield Way with total crimes: 6
  • Widbrook with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Brentwood.

    • 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 areas in the Brentwood.

  • 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 July 2025 the Brizes and Doddinghurst has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 14.65 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brizes and Doddinghurst)CrimesRank (Brizes and Doddinghurst)CrimesRank (Brizes and Doddinghurst)
Brentwood North73 2925 1892 1
Brentwood South81 1666 3546 5
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

Brizes and Doddinghurst 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202519
May 202516
April 202513
March 202522
February 20258
January 202513
December 202427
November 20245
October 202426
September 202428
August 202416

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
August 20249

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20256
April 202518
March 202528
February 202511
January 20252
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20258
March 202516
February 20254
January 20258
December 202411
November 20249
October 20241
September 202425
August 202416

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20258
March 202512
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
February 202512
January 20254
December 202425
November 202420
October 202423
September 20247

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
December 20246
September 20241
August 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 July 2025

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

1. Stocks Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Whitefield Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Widbrook (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. The Coppice (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Dudbrook Road Lady'S Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Albyns Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
8. Sabines Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Days Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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