Crime Rate in Shenfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shenfield

The total recorded crimes in Shenfield, Brentwood, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shenfield crime rate of 8.86 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 Shenfield, encompassing approximately 4,174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Shenfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Chelmsford Road with total crimes: 4
  • Friar'S Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shenfield?

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

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, Shenfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 400 crimes compared to 449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Shenfield had fewer crimes than the Brentwood average, with 423 crimes compared to 444. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shenfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shenfield has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 8.86 ranking 7th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total Shenfield crimes were 400. The crime rate of Shenfield in 2024 was 95.82 (year) or 7.98 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shenfield were around 423 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.33 (year) or 8.44 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Brentwood.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shenfield)CrimesRank (Shenfield)CrimesRank (Shenfield)
Brentwood North56 1925 1892 1
Brizes and Doddinghurst54 2829 2867 2
Warley37 6649 4724 3
Brentwood South48 3666 3546 5
Ingatestone, Fryerning and Mountnessing33 8588 5590 4
Brentwood West47 4552 6509 6
Pilgrims Hatch44 5551 7456 7
Hutton North32 10215 12316 9
Hutton Central33 9370 9269 11
South Weald22 11273 10286 10
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon10 14235 11237 12
Hutton East17 12169 14180 14
Hutton South3 15186 13201 13
Tipps Cross17 13122 15169 15

Shenfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20251
March 202514
February 20255
January 20254
December 202412
November 202411
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248
July 202413
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Shenfield in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Chelmsford Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Friar'S Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Oliver Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Doddinghurst Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lewis Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Tudor Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. York Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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