Total Crime Rate
38.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heybridge Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing , and the 95th 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 Heybridge Road (CM4 9AQ) in the last 12 months was 38.2 per 1,000 residents and was 17.0% lower than the Ingatestone, Fryerning & Mountnessing average (46.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heybridge Road (CM4 9AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Hare Bridge Crescent. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 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 | Other theft | Mountney Close | Under investigation |
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