Brentwood South vs Purleigh

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
      40/100
      Purleigh Essex Police

      Brentwood South vs Purleigh Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brentwood South
      Essex Police
      1,179 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Purleigh
      Essex Police
      441 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brentwood South
      B Purleigh
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,179
      441
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,250
      414
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↑6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brentwood South
      B Purleigh
      Violent Crime
      423 ↑8%
      208 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↑4%
      38 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      103 ↓13%
      30 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      154 ↓30%
      27 ↓49%
      Burglary
      52 ↓46%
      20 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↑23%
      40 ↑29%
      Drugs
      86 ↑25%
      26 ↑37%
      Public Order
      78 ↑10%
      30 ↑0%
      Robbery
      2 ↓85%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↓32%
      5 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓80%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑213%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓19%
      12 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Purleigh is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brentwood South safer than Purleigh?

      Brentwood South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,179 crimes in the last 12 months. Purleigh has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 441 crimes. Purleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brentwood South vs Purleigh?

      Brentwood South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Purleigh shows +6.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brentwood South and Purleigh?

      In Brentwood South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (423 incidents). In Purleigh, it is Violent Crime (208 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brentwood South and Purleigh?

      Brentwood South recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Purleigh recorded 38. 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 Purleigh?

      Violent crime in Brentwood South totalled 423 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 208 in Purleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brentwood South and Purleigh 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%). Purleigh recorded 414 crimes previously (now 441, +6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brentwood South and Purleigh?

      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 Purleigh has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brentwood South and Purleigh?

      Brentwood South falls within the Essex Police boundary. Purleigh 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 Purleigh?

      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 Purleigh on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brentwood South and Purleigh. 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.