Crime Rate in Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon

The total recorded crimes in Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon, Brentwood, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon crime rate of 29.91 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 Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon, encompassing approximately 434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elliots Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sanderson Close with total crimes: 1
  • Petre Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon?

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

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 235 crimes compared to 449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon had fewer crimes than the Brentwood average, with 237 crimes compared to 444. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brentwood, Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 29.91 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon crimes were 235. The crime rate of Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon in 2024 was 540.60 (year) or 45.05 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon were around 237 crimes with yearly crime rate of 545.20 (year) or 45.43 (month) ranking 12 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
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
Tipps Cross21 11122 15169 15
Hutton South8 15186 13201 13
Hutton East9 14169 14180 14

Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (14 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 202411
June 202414
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon postcode area is presented below.

1. Elliots Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sanderson Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petre Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Thorndon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brentwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cricketers Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Billericay Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Grennan Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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