Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM4 · Essex
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 15 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Braintree recorded notably higher crime than Ingatestone in February 2026 — 37 vs 15 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Ingatestone has more Anti-social behaviour (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, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Braintree — 15 vs 37 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 37).