Crime Rate in Shenfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shenfield

The total recorded crimes in Shenfield, Brentwood, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shenfield crime rate of 11.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Shenfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Shenfield has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 11.50 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shenfield)CrimesRank (Shenfield)CrimesRank (Shenfield)
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
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 South7 15186 13201 13
Hutton East15 13169 14180 14
Tipps Cross14 14122 15169 15

Shenfield 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 10 incidents.

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

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202514
April 20251
March 202514
February 20255
January 20254
December 202412
November 202411
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Shenfield in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shenfield Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Public order1
5. Lewis Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Rochford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ardleigh Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fen Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chelmsford Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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