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 May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon crime rate of 23.00 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 May were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blind Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Elliots Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tilbury Road 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 areas in the Brentwood.

    • 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 areas in the Brentwood.

  • 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 May 2025 the Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 23.00 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon)CrimesRank (Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon)CrimesRank (Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon)
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
Brentwood West47 4552 6509 6
Pilgrims Hatch44 5551 7456 7
Shenfield37 7400 8423 8
Hutton North32 10215 12316 9
Hutton Central33 9370 9269 11
South Weald22 11273 10286 10
Hutton East17 12169 14180 14
Hutton South3 15186 13201 13
Tipps Cross17 13122 15169 15

Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 202411
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

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

1. Blind Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
2. Elliots Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tilbury Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
6. Grange Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Billericay Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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