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 July 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon crime rate of 57.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elliots Close with total crimes: 6
  • Tilbury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lombards Chase with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 57.51 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon)CrimesRank (Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon)CrimesRank (Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon)
Brentwood North73 2925 1892 1
Brentwood South81 1666 3546 5
Brizes and Doddinghurst50 4829 2867 2
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
Hutton South7 15186 13201 13
Hutton East15 13169 14180 14
Tipps Cross14 14122 15169 15

Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon 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 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
January 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon in July 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)
Total6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Tilbury Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Lombards Chase (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Childerditch Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Billericay Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Clavering Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cricketers Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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