Brentwood Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brentwood's overall crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16.2% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.4. This performance, while consistent with the area's historical trend of below-average crime, highlights both areas of concern and relative safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.6% of all crimes, a figure that, at 2.2 per 1,000, is 15% below the UK average. This may be partly explained by the town's character as a commuter-oriented district with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where community engagement and local policing efforts likely contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Shoplifting, however, emerged as a significant concern, with 64 incidents recorded—31% above the UK average. This aligns with the presence of high-footfall retail areas, particularly in the town centre, where seasonal factors such as back-to-school shopping and university freshers' week may have temporarily amplified opportunities for such offences. Vehicle crime, at 58 cases, was also 75% above the UK average, reflecting the area's network of car parks and commuter parking facilities, which are known hotspots for such incidents. The seasonal context of September, with the start of the academic year and shorter evenings, may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall drop in crime from the previous month suggests a combination of factors. While the area remains safer than the UK average in several categories—including anti-social behaviour (66% below) and public order offences (26% below)—the spikes in shoplifting and vehicle crime demand targeted attention from local authorities and residents alike.

September 2025 saw a sharp 160% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 5 to 13 incidents. This category, which includes minor offences like vandalism and disorder, may partly reflect heightened awareness or changes in reporting practices. Meanwhile, 'other theft' rose by 26.7%, though this remains below the UK average. Shoplifting rates in Brentwood were 31% above the national average, with 64 incidents recorded. This contrasts with a 75% spike in vehicle crime, which is also significantly higher than the UK rate. The sharp 75% drop in bicycle theft—down from 4 to 1 cases—suggests possible improvements in security measures or seasonal factors, such as reduced cycling during colder weather. Residents should remain vigilant in areas with high retail presence, where shoplifting rates are persistently elevated. The 66% deficit in anti-social behaviour reports compared to the UK average indicates a relatively safer environment for community interactions.

Brentwood's crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 12.6% compared to the previous month, falling from 7.1 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during the summer-to-autumn transition, though seasonal factors alone may not fully explain the shift. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 16 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local crime exposure. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 162 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 79,326. This rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting a consistent pattern of below-average crime levels in Brentwood. The drop in overall crime may also be influenced by the timing of local events, such as the start of the academic year, which could temporarily reduce certain types of crime while others, like anti-social behaviour, remain historically low. However, the absence of a UK-wide daily crime comparison means the local figure must be interpreted independently.