Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Braintree has less crime — 68 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Braintree in April 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 68, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15) and Other theft (5), while Brentwood has more Shoplifting (26) and Vehicle crime (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Braintree recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 68 vs 173 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Braintree is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Braintree saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Brentwood had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Braintree recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 173).