Crime Rate in Brent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brent

The total recorded crimes in Brent, Sedgemoor, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brent crime rate of 7.84 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 Brent, encompassing approximately 10,842 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-67.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rookery Close with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Quarrylands Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Brent?

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

  • Relative to Sedgemoor:

    • In 2024, Brent demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sedgemoor average, with 1032 crimes compared to 1375.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brent witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brent had fewer crimes than the Sedgemoor average, with 783 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brent witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brent Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brent has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 6th out of 11 in the Sedgemoor, UK

In 2024, the total Brent crimes were 1,032. The crime rate of Brent in 2024 was 95.18 (year) or 7.93 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brent were around 783 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.21 (year) or 6.02 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Sedgemoor.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sedgemoor)CrimesRank (Sedgemoor)CrimesRank (Sedgemoor)
Bridgwater South253 13,985 12,691 1
Bridgwater North & Central229 22,611 22,001 2
Highbridge & Burnham South153 31,847 31,399 3
North Petherton145 41,797 41,270 4
Bridgwater West40 10950 7849 5
Bridgwater East & Bawdrip135 51,399 5743 8
Burnham on Sea North71 7854 8764 7
Huntspill55 8701 9535 9
Cheddar50 9585 10478 10
King Alfred19 12423 11352 11
Cannington22 11311 12292 12

Brent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Other theft 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 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 202418
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202528
January 20255
December 202412
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 202414
June 202422
May 20241
April 202418

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 202510
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20241
July 202411
June 202420
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202520
January 20257
December 202421
November 202425
October 202443
September 202449
August 202471
July 202448
June 202468
May 202468
April 202440

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

High Crime Locations Brent in March 2025

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

1. Rookery Close (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Quarrylands Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Hams Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Boat Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. South Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
7. Orchard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Brent Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Shrubbery Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. North Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Burglary1

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