Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM13 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Brentwood has less crime — 31 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Braintree saw somewhat more crime than Brentwood in February 2026 (37 vs 31 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Shoplifting (3), while Brentwood has more Vehicle crime (7) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Braintree — 31 vs 37 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Braintree saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Brentwood had more Vehicle crime and Other theft. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 37).