Total Crime Rate
140.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandpit Lane area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brentwood West , and the 30th highest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sandpit Lane (CM14 5QD) in the last 12 months was 140.2 per 1,000 residents and was 83.6% higher than the Brentwood West average (76.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 33.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 11.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandpit Lane (CM14 5QD), the main crime hotspot is near Sandpit Lane. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brentwood West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandpit Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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