Crime Rate in Pilgrims Hatch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pilgrims Hatch

The total recorded crimes in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pilgrims Hatch crime rate of 3.34 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Pilgrims Hatch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osborne Road with total crimes: 7
  • Tulip Close 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 areas in the Brentwood.

    • 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 areas in the Brentwood.

  • 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 July 2025 the Pilgrims Hatch has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pilgrims Hatch)CrimesRank (Pilgrims Hatch)CrimesRank (Pilgrims Hatch)
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
Hutton Central42 7370 9269 11
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

Pilgrims Hatch 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 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
March 20259
February 202513
January 202513
December 202411
November 202413
October 202418
September 20247
August 202424

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202519
April 202516
March 202513
February 202514
January 20257
December 202412
November 202418
October 20246
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Pilgrims Hatch in July 2025

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

1. Osborne Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
2. Tulip Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
3. Elizabeth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cornwall Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Albany Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Darlington Court (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Larchwood Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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