CM4 0WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM4 0WS

CM4 0WS, Brentwood has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This CM4 0WS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM4 postcode area, which has experienced 53 crimes and a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM4 0WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM4 0WS, encompassing approximately 2097 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM4 0WS area, explore the CM4 0WS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM4 0WS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Ingatestone (Station) with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

CM4 0WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.15-37.50%
Robbery22.380.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.810.00%
Shoplifting20.95-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.680.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.58-12.50%
Shoplifting43.3433.33%
Burglary31.91200.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.15100.00%
Vehicle crime33.810.00%
Shoplifting31.4350.00%
Burglary11.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.91200.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.810.00%
Public order11.910.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.81-42.86%
Other theft11.910.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.5816.67%
Public order53.340.00%
Vehicle crime42.38-20.00%
Shoplifting11.91-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.44250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.86150.00%
Other crime22.38100.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.11300.00%
Vehicle crime23.81-50.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.680.00%
Burglary31.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.430.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM4 0WS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Ingatestone (Station)
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Station Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. The Meads
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Norton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Star Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ingatestone
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Woodland Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wadham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1