Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM2 · Essex
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Braintree has less crime — 37 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Great Baddow recorded substantially more crime than Braintree in February 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 37, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Great Baddow has more Other theft (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Braintree recorded fewer crimes than Great Baddow — 37 vs 167 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Braintree 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 while Great Baddow had more Other theft. Overall, Braintree recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 167).