Crime Rate in Warley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warley

The total recorded crimes in Warley, Brentwood, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warley crime rate of 1.52 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 Warley, encompassing approximately 30,828 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Warley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibraltar Close with total crimes: 6
  • Codham Hall Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Warley?

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

  • Relative to Brentwood:

    • In 2024, Warley reported a higher crime volume than the Brentwood average, with 649 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Warley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Warley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Brentwood average, with 724 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Warley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Brentwood, Warley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Warley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Warley has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 5th out of 14 in the Brentwood, UK

In 2024, the total Warley crimes were 649. The crime rate of Warley in 2024 was 51.32 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Brentwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Warley were around 724 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.19 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking 3 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
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
South Weald14 12273 10286 10
Herongate, Ingrave and West Horndon13 13235 11237 12
Tipps Cross21 11122 15169 15
Hutton South8 15186 13201 13
Hutton East9 14169 14180 14

Warley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 202412
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202418
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 202513
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 202421
August 202414
July 202416
June 202428
May 202415
April 202427

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 202413
November 202411
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 202418
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 202411
October 20247
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Warley in March 2025

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

1. Gibraltar Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Codham Hall Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Clive Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Little Warley Hall Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Mascalls Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hill'S Chace (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Florence Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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