Total Crime Rate
23.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Danes Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brentwood West , and the 51st lowest 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 Danes Way (CM15 9JS) in the last 12 months was 23.9 per 1,000 residents and was 68.7% lower than the Brentwood West average (76.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Danes Way (CM15 9JS), the main crime hotspot is near Larchwood Gardens. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 13 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Vale Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willowdene | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Danes Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Danes Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Darlington Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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