Total Crime Rate
35.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
11.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026St Stephens Crescent area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brentwood South , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 237 local areas in Brentwood .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Stephens Crescent (CM13 2AU) in the last 12 months was 35.4 per 1,000 residents and was 79.2% lower than the Brentwood South average (169.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Stephens Crescent (CM13 2AU), the main crime hotspot is near Oaktree Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brentwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | The Broadwalk (South) | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Oaktree Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Oaktree Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | St Stephens Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Knights Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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