Crime Rate in Hutton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hutton Central

The total recorded crimes in Hutton Central, Brentwood, UK in March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hutton Central crime rate of 7.53 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Hutton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookfield Close with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hutton Central has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 7.53 ranking 4th 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.

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
Brentwood West42 7552 6509 6
Shenfield40 9400 8423 8
Hutton North27 10215 12316 9
South Weald14 12273 10286 10
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon13 13235 11237 12
Tipps Cross21 11122 15169 15
Hutton South8 15186 13201 13
Hutton East9 14169 14180 14

Hutton Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202516
January 202519
December 202416
November 202411
October 202415
September 20247
August 202418
July 202421
June 202444
May 202412
April 202412

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

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
April 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hutton Central in March 2025

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

1. Brookfield Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime1
4. Quennell Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Wainwright Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Windy Hill (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hanging Hill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Compton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hove Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brindles Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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