Crime Rate in South Weald: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Weald

The total recorded crimes in South Weald, Brentwood, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Weald crime rate of 121.41 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 May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
South Weald Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wingrave Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 3
  • Dytchleys Lane 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 areas in the Brentwood.

    • 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 areas in the Brentwood.

  • 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 May 2025 the South Weald has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 121.41 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Weald)CrimesRank (South Weald)CrimesRank (South Weald)
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
Shenfield37 7400 8423 8
Hutton North32 10215 12316 9
Hutton Central33 9370 9269 11
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon10 14235 11237 12
Hutton East17 12169 14180 14
Hutton South3 15186 13201 13
Tipps Cross17 13122 15169 15

South Weald Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 202411
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Wingrave Crescent (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Brook Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dytchleys Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Apple Gate (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Shevon Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Nag'S Head Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Mascalls Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Leonard Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Jasons Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Weald Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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