Crime Rate in South Weald: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Weald

The total recorded crimes in South Weald, Brentwood, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Weald crime rate of 77.26 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 South Weald, encompassing approximately 181 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Weald Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wingrave Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Apple Gate with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is South Weald?

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

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, South Weald demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 273 crimes compared to 449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Weald recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Weald had fewer crimes than the Brentwood average, with 286 crimes compared to 444. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Weald recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Weald Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Weald has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 77.26 ranking 12th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total South Weald crimes were 273. The crime rate of South Weald in 2024 was 1506.62 (year) or 125.55 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Weald were around 286 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1578.37 (year) or 131.53 (month) ranking 10 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
Pilgrims Hatch50 3551 7456 7
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
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon13 13235 11237 12
Tipps Cross21 11122 15169 15
Hutton South8 15186 13201 13
Hutton East9 14169 14180 14

South Weald Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 202411
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202422
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations South Weald in March 2025

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

1. Wingrave Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
2. Apple Gate (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Brook Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Leonard Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Jasons Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Dytchleys Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Bellhouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Lindsey Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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