Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM15 · 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 Shoplifting (3), while Brentwood has more Vehicle crime (3). 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 Shoplifting while Brentwood had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 37).