Crime Rate in Hutton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hutton Central

The total recorded crimes in Hutton Central, Brentwood, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hutton Central crime rate of 6.45 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 Hutton Central, encompassing approximately 6,511 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Hutton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Compton Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hutton Central?

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

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, Hutton Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 370 crimes compared to 449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hutton Central recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Brentwood.

    • In 2023, Hutton Central had fewer crimes than the Brentwood average, with 269 crimes compared to 444. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hutton Central recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Brentwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brentwood, Hutton Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hutton Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hutton Central has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 6.45 ranking 7th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total Hutton Central crimes were 370. The crime rate of Hutton Central in 2024 was 56.82 (year) or 4.74 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hutton Central were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.31 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Brentwood.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hutton Central)CrimesRank (Hutton Central)CrimesRank (Hutton Central)
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 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

Hutton Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20257
May 202514
April 202510
March 202526
February 202516
January 202519
December 202416
November 202411
October 202415
September 20247
August 202418

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20257
April 20252
March 202513
February 202510
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243

High Crime Locations Hutton Central in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hutton Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Compton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hove Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Quennell Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Brookfield Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Hatfield Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Copeman Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Hall Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Newmans Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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