Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM6 · Essex
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Great Dunmow has less crime — 67 vs 68 incidents in April 2026.
Braintree and Great Dunmow recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 68 and 67 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Great Dunmow has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Dunmow recorded fewer crimes than Braintree — 67 vs 68 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Great Dunmow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Braintree saw higher rates of Other theft while Great Dunmow had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Dunmow recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 68).