Brentwood Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brentwood's crime rate in October 2025 stands at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate translates to a per-capita risk that is significantly reduced compared to the national picture, with everyday residents facing a lower likelihood of encountering crime than the typical UK resident. The most common crime category remains violence and sexual offences, which account for 34.2% of all reported incidents—29% below the UK average. This suggests that local efforts to address violent crime may be yielding results, though the high proportion of such incidents still indicates a need for continued focus on community safety. Shoplifting and other theft-related crimes also feature prominently, with 11.6% and 9.6% shares of total crimes respectively. The seasonal context of October, marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may partly explain the persistence of violent and property crimes in certain areas. Retail zones, in particular, appear to be a focal point for shoplifting, as the rate exceeds the UK average by 11%. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains a challenge, with a 60% lower rate than the UK average, indicating that local communities may be managing such issues more effectively than the national average. The overall crime picture for Brentwood in October reflects a combination of lower-than-average risks in some areas and persistent challenges in others, with the per-capita perspective offering a clear lens through which to understand the daily realities of crime in this district.

October saw a significant 89.5% increase in drugs-related crimes, rising from 19 to 36 incidents. This surge contrasts sharply with the 67% decrease in burglary, which fell from 22 to 11 cases. The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on drugs-related issues compared to property crimes. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 22.6%, reaching 38 incidents, while robbery dropped by two-thirds, from 3 to 1. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.2% of all crimes. Shoplifting incidents in Brentwood exceeded the UK average by 11%, with 52 cases recorded. This suggests that retail areas may be experiencing heightened pressure, potentially linked to seasonal factors like Halloween and the transition to darker evenings. For residents, the sharp drop in burglary rates offers a tangible sign of improved security in homes and businesses.

Brentwood's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, an 8.3% decrease from the previous month's 6.2 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 14 crimes reported each day across the district, a figure that contextualises daily risk in tangible terms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 177 residents, illustrating the scale of exposure on a monthly basis. With a population of 79,326, this rate suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is lower than the UK average, which sits at 7.7 per 1,000. The drop in burglary and robbery rates, alongside the rise in drugs-related incidents, highlights shifting patterns that may reflect seasonal or local factors. While the daily crime count remains a useful metric for residents, the monthly exposure figure provides a broader perspective on how often crime occurs within the community relative to its size.