Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM4 · Essex
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 17 vs 68 incidents in April 2026.
Braintree recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in April 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 17, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15) and Other theft (5), while Ingatestone has more Burglary (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Braintree — 17 vs 68 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone had more Burglary and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 68).