Brentwood South vs Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Brentwood South Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell Essex Police

      Brentwood South vs Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brentwood South
      Essex Police
      1,179 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell
      Essex Police
      1,342 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.4% trend
      23.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brentwood South
      B Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,179
      1,342
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,250
      1,481
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓9.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      23.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brentwood South
      B Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell
      Violent Crime
      423 ↑8%
      527 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑4%
      80 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      103 ↓13%
      81 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      154 ↓30%
      194 ↓26%
      Burglary
      52 ↓46%
      97 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↑23%
      112 ↑20%
      Drugs
      86 ↑25%
      83 ↑69%
      Public Order
      78 ↑10%
      85 ↑4%
      Robbery
      2 ↓85%
      21 ↑24%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↓32%
      16 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      6 ↓54%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓80%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑213%
      8 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓19%
      28 ↓24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brentwood South is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brentwood South safer than Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?

      Brentwood South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,179 crimes in the last 12 months. Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,342 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brentwood South vs Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?

      Brentwood South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell shows -9.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brentwood South and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?

      In Brentwood South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (423 incidents). In Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell, it is Violent Crime (527 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brentwood South and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?

      Brentwood South recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell recorded 80. 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 South vs Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?

      Violent crime in Brentwood South totalled 423 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 527 in Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brentwood South and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brentwood South recorded 1,250 crimes (now 1,179, a change of -5.7%). Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell recorded 1,481 crimes previously (now 1,342, -9.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brentwood South and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 25% and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell has 23.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brentwood South and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?

      Brentwood South falls within the Essex Police boundary. Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell 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 South and Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell?

      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 South or Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell on a crime map?

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

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