Total Crime Rate
55.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Church Crescent area has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing , and the 99th highest crime rate of 237 local areas in Brentwood .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Church Crescent (CM15 0TL) in the last 12 months was 55.3 per 1,000 residents and was 20.2% 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 Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Crescent (CM15 0TL), the main crime hotspot is near Roman Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 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 | Vehicle crime | The Hillway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Hillway | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Roman Road | Under investigation |
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