Crime Rate in Hutton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hutton South

The total recorded crimes in Hutton South, Brentwood, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hutton South crime rate of 1.21 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 South, encompassing approximately 5,803 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hutton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chantreywood with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Close with total crimes: 1
  • Ridgeway with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hutton South?

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

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, Hutton South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 186 crimes compared to 449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hutton South recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Brentwood.

    • In 2023, Hutton South had fewer crimes than the Brentwood average, with 201 crimes compared to 444. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hutton South recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Brentwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hutton South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hutton South has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 ranking 15th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total Hutton South crimes were 186. The crime rate of Hutton South in 2024 was 32.05 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hutton South were around 201 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.64 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Brentwood.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hutton South)CrimesRank (Hutton South)CrimesRank (Hutton South)
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
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon25 11235 11237 12
Hutton East15 13169 14180 14
Tipps Cross14 14122 15169 15

Hutton South 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 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hutton South in July 2025

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

1. Chantreywood (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ridgeway (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Longaford Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Chestnuts (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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