Total Crime Rate
14.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brook Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blackmore & Doddinghurst , and the 30th 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 Brook Lane (CM15 0RS) in the last 12 months was 14.5 per 1,000 residents and was 57.1% lower than the Blackmore & Doddinghurst average (33.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brook Lane (CM15 0RS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bakers Meadow, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Priory Mead (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blackmore & Doddinghurst| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bakers Meadow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Dagwood Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Middle Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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