Brentwood Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 79,326, Brentwood recorded 495 crimes in November 2025, translating to one reported crime for every 160 residents over the course of the month. This brings the area’s crime rate to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.5% of all reported incidents—22% below the UK average for this category. Shoplifting and vehicle crime were also notable, with the former 27% above the UK average and the latter 75% above. These patterns may be influenced by seasonal factors, as November coincides with Black Friday shopping, which could drive retail-related theft, and the shorter daylight hours typical of winter, which may affect outdoor crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, still represented the largest single category, suggesting ongoing pressures in community safety. The area’s relatively low burglary rate—33% below the UK average—could reflect a combination of effective local policing and the characteristics of Brentwood itself, which is likely a mix of suburban and rural environments with fewer high-density housing areas. While the overall rate remains below the national average, the seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night events and increased retail activity—may have contributed to specific spikes in certain crime types, such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are often associated with high-traffic areas and events.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types compared to October. Robbery incidents tripled, rising from one to three—a 200% increase—while burglary also rose sharply, jumping 63.6% from 11 to 18. Possession of weapons increased by 50%, from four to six, a notable shift that may reflect heightened tensions or changes in local enforcement patterns. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 50%, dropping from 36 to 18, and criminal damage and arson decreased by 12.1%, from 33 to 29. These changes highlight a mixed picture of crime dynamics, with property-related crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remaining above the UK average. Shoplifting, at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, was 27% higher than the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, while vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 75% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This contrast with the significant underperformance in categories like anti-social behaviour, which was 53% below the UK average, and burglary, which was 33% below the national rate. For residents, the sharp rise in robbery may be a particular concern, as it represents a rare but significant increase in a category that typically remains low in the area. The overall crime mix still skews heavily towards property and violent crimes, with property crimes making up 45.2% of all reported incidents and violent crimes accounting for 32.5%.

Brentwood’s crime rate in November 2025 rose by 10.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.7 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, is notable against the backdrop of the area’s generally lower-than-average crime profile. On a daily basis, the district saw approximately 16 crimes reported each day, a figure that may be more relatable to residents than the per-1,000 statistic. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure to crime remains relatively low: over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents. This is a critical figure for understanding the real-world impact of crime in the area, as it illustrates that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a monthly basis. However, the 10.4% month-on-month rise, combined with the seasonal context of November—Black Friday shopping and darker evenings—suggests that specific factors may have temporarily elevated crime levels. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the comparison to previous months highlights the importance of monitoring trends, particularly in categories like robbery and burglary, which saw sharp increases. For a district of Brentwood’s size, these figures provide a nuanced picture of safety that balances the area’s generally positive performance against the need for vigilance in response to emerging trends.