Blackmore Crime Rate

Blackmore is a secure and established residential village, currently holding a high safety score of 86/100. The area's overall crime rate is 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is notably lower than the UK national average of 93.1. Property crime is also lower than the national benchmark, standing at 24.8 per 1,000 people compared to the UK average of 32.9. While the area has seen a 18.9% increase in crime over the past year, it remains a relatively low-risk location. However, the data highlights that vehicle crime is a notable factor, especially during the night hours when it accounts for over two-thirds of all reported incidents. This suggests that while general safety is high, proactive vehicle and home security remains a priority for local residents. The following sections explore these patterns in more detail.

Crime Breakdown in Blackmore

Violence and sexual offences are the most common crime type in Blackmore, accounting for 36.5% of all reported incidents (19.7 per 1,000 residents). Vehicle crime is the second most frequent at 15.9%, followed by criminal damage and arson at 11.1%. When looking at property crime collectively—including burglary, vehicle crime, shoplifting, and all forms of theft—the rate is 24.8 per 1,000 people. This is notably lower than the UK average property crime rate of 32.9. While the volume of crime is low, vehicle crime and burglary remain notable within the local breakdown. For residents, this means that while Blackmore is statistically safe, protecting vehicles and the home from opportunistic property crime is a key security priority.

Crime Trends in Blackmore

Blackmore has seen a moderate increase in its crime rate over the past year, with a year-over-year rise of 18.9%. Monthly data from late 2024 through 2025 shows the crime rate per 1,000 residents fluctuating between 1.7 and 12.0. The rate was at its lowest in December 2024, but saw a very significant peak in February 2025. Over the last four months of the year, the rate has remained relatively steady at between 2.6 and 5.1. This overall increase from a lower base suggests that while Blackmore remains a safe community, residents should be more mindful of their home and vehicle security. Despite the increase, the village maintains a high safety score.

How To Keep Safe in Blackmore

The most common crime in Blackmore is violence and sexual offences, which often involves known parties. For general safety, we recommend being aware of your surroundings and sticking to well-lit areas if walking alone at night. Since vehicle crime is a top-three crime type here, particularly at night, always ensure your car is parked in a garage or a well-lit driveway. Never leave valuables or bags in sight. For home security, check that all window and door locks are robust and functioning correctly, especially during the afternoon and evening when burglary risk is higher. We also suggest installing motion-activated lighting around your property to eliminate dark spots. Finally, consider an AI-based security system that can monitor your property's perimeter and alert you to suspicious activity near your vehicle before a crime occurs, providing a proactive layer of defence that matches the village's specific risk profile.

Crime timing in Blackmore shows a significant shift in property risk as the day progresses. During the morning (6am - 12pm) and afternoon (12pm - 6pm), theft and vehicle crime are both notable concerns, accounting for around 20-40% of incidents. However, vehicle crime risk surges dramatically at night. Between 6pm and 12am, vehicle crime accounts for 40% of crimes, but this surges to 67% between 12am and 6am. Burglary remains a risk throughout the day, peaking at 26% in the afternoon. This data indicates that while daytime crime is mostly opportunistic theft, the night hours pose a very high and specific risk to vehicles. Homeowners should ensure their security systems are most vigilant during these late hours, especially regarding driveway monitoring.

In the local Brentwood context, Blackmore is a safe residential option. With a crime rate of 53.8 per 1,000, it is more active than nearby Doddinghurst (24.4). While it has a higher incident rate than the villages of Paslow Wood Common, Stondon Massey, and Fryerning (which all recorded zero crimes), it remains one of the more secure settlements in the immediate area. For those seeking a peaceful village environment with consistently low crime levels, Blackmore offers a secure and stable community that performs significantly better than regional and national averages.

Blackmore enjoys a lower property crime rate of 24.8 per 1,000, but the data reveals a specific vulnerability: vehicle crime accounts for 67% of all incidents between midnight and 6am. Traditional security measures, such as basic CCTV or standard alarms, are reactive; they notify you or record the event after your property has already been breached. For residents in Blackmore, proactive protection is a more effective way to maintain that security. The scOS AI-powered home security operating system is designed to prevent crime by identifying threats at the property boundary. Using multi-camera intelligence, scOS monitors your driveway and perimeter in real-time and can trigger autonomous responses, such as activating high-intensity lighting or audible warnings, to deter a car thief or intruder before they attempt to touch your property. This preventative approach is particularly relevant for Blackmore homeowners, where the risk to vehicles is concentrated in the hours of darkness. By stopping threats at the boundary, scOS ensures your home remains a sanctuary, effectively deterring opportunistic criminals who would otherwise target traditional, reactive security systems.