Total Crime Rate
70.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thoby Lane area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing , and the 76th highest crime rate of 236 local areas in Brentwood .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Thoby Lane (CM15 0TD) in the last 12 months was 70.4 per 1,000 residents and was 53.0% higher than the Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing average (46.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -37.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 39.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 46.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thoby Lane (CM15 0TD), the main crime hotspot is near Roman Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roman Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roman Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crossby Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Church Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Close | Under investigation |
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