Total Crime Rate
32.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heron Chase area has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon , and the 74th lowest crime rate of 236 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 Heron Chase (CM13 3PP) in the last 12 months was 32.2 per 1,000 residents and was 59.9% lower than the Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon average (80.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -90.9% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -90.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -91.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heron Chase (CM13 3PP), the main crime hotspot is near Billericay Road, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Herongate, Ingrave & West Horndon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Heron Chase | Under investigation |
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