Crime Rate in Pilgrims Hatch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pilgrims Hatch

The total recorded crimes in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, UK in March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pilgrims Hatch crime rate of 4.64 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 Pilgrims Hatch, encompassing approximately 10,782 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Pilgrims Hatch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osborne Road with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Elizabeth Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pilgrims Hatch?

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

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, Pilgrims Hatch reported a higher crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 551 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pilgrims Hatch witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pilgrims Hatch experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brentwood average, with 456 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pilgrims Hatch witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brentwood, Pilgrims Hatch has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Pilgrims Hatch Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pilgrims Hatch has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 4.64 ranking 3th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total Pilgrims Hatch crimes were 551. The crime rate of Pilgrims Hatch in 2024 was 51.10 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pilgrims Hatch were around 456 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.29 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking 7 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
Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing41 8588 5590 4
Hutton Central49 4370 9269 11
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

Pilgrims Hatch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 202513
December 202411
November 202413
October 202418
September 20247
August 202424
July 202441
June 202422
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202420
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 20257
December 202412
November 202418
October 20246
September 202411
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Pilgrims Hatch in March 2025

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

1. Osborne Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Burglary1
3. Elizabeth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Broomwood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Danes Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Honeysuckle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Harewood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sandringham Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Well Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Ongar Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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