Brentwood Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brentwood’s crime profile in June 2025 reveals a nuanced balance between property and violent crime, with the latter slightly dominating but both categories remaining well below the UK average. The overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 27.2% lower than the national average of 8.1, underscores the area’s relatively safe environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.5% of all reported crimes, the most common category, while property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, made up 29.3% of the total. This distribution aligns with Brentwood’s character as a mixed urban-suburban district, where retail activity and transport infrastructure may drive property-related offences. Seasonal factors also played a role: as June marks the start of summer and the beginning of tourist activity in nearby coastal areas, the crime profile reflects a transitional period. However, the absence of significant spikes in anti-social behaviour or public order offences—both of which were 65% and 15% below UK averages, respectively—suggests that community dynamics and local policing may mitigate typical summer-related tensions. The UK comparison highlights Brentwood’s effectiveness in maintaining lower crime rates, influenced by its suburban layout, which may reduce opportunities for violent crime compared to densely populated urban centres. While vehicle crime exceeded the UK average by 62%, this may be tied to specific vulnerabilities such as commuter parking areas rather than a broad systemic issue. The data illustrates an area where crime remains manageable, with targeted interventions likely playing a key role in sustaining the current balance between property and violent crime.

June 2025 saw a dramatic shift in crime patterns, with robbery and theft from the person each doubling compared to May. Robbery increased from 2 to 4 incidents, while theft from the person rose from 2 to 4, reflecting a potential uptick in targeted crimes. This contrasted with declines in burglary (-22.2%) and other crime (-36.4%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent crimes (161) accounting for 34.5% of all reported incidents, slightly outpacing property crimes (180). However, this violent crime rate was 30% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, indicating a persistent safety advantage. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 62% above the UK average, pointing to localized vulnerabilities such as parking areas or transport hubs. For residents, the doubling of robbery incidents highlights a specific risk to personal safety that may warrant heightened awareness in high-traffic zones.

Brentwood's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 5.2% compared to May 2025, increasing from 5.6 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend contrasts with the overall 27.2% reduction in crime relative to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 16 crimes per day in June, a figure that reflects both local patterns and broader regional trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 170 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low crime environment compared to national benchmarks. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, provides context for residents: in a typical month, the likelihood of encountering a crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the UK. The population-scaled perspective further highlights how Brentwood’s crime profile differs from urban centres, where daily crime counts often exceed 20 per 1,000 residents. The interplay between local demographics and broader UK averages suggests that factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, and socioeconomic conditions may contribute to this divergence.