Brentwood North vs Wickford

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Brentwood North Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wickford Essex Police

      Brentwood North vs Wickford Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Brentwood North
      Essex Police
      1,249 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.9% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wickford
      Essex Police
      2,140 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      33% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brentwood North
      B Wickford
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,249
      2,140
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,578
      2,046
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.9%
      ↑4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brentwood North
      B Wickford
      Violent Crime
      411 ↑2%
      709 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      111 ↓14%
      483 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      112 ↑3%
      100 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      174 ↓37%
      131 ↓32%
      Burglary
      59 ↓36%
      66 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↓41%
      248 ↑22%
      Drugs
      59 ↑40%
      56 ↓11%
      Public Order
      79 ↑3%
      115 ↓7%
      Robbery
      5 ↓17%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓54%
      132 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓63%
      7 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↑333%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓33%
      22 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      32 ↓18%
      45 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brentwood North is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brentwood North safer than Wickford?

      Brentwood North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,249 crimes in the last 12 months. Wickford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,140 crimes. Brentwood North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brentwood North vs Wickford?

      Brentwood North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wickford shows +4.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brentwood North and Wickford?

      In Brentwood North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (411 incidents). In Wickford, it is Violent Crime (709 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brentwood North and Wickford?

      Brentwood North recorded 111 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wickford recorded 483. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Brentwood North vs Wickford?

      Violent crime in Brentwood North totalled 411 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 709 in Wickford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brentwood North and Wickford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brentwood North recorded 1,578 crimes (now 1,249, a change of -20.9%). Wickford recorded 2,046 crimes previously (now 2,140, +4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brentwood North and Wickford?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Brentwood North has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Wickford has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brentwood North and Wickford?

      Brentwood North falls within the Essex Police boundary. Wickford is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brentwood North and Wickford?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Brentwood North or Wickford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brentwood North and Wickford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.