Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Braintree has less crime — 68 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Witham recorded notably higher crime than Braintree in April 2026 — 164 vs 68 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Witham has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Braintree recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 68 vs 164 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Braintree 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 Witham had more Public order. Overall, Braintree recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 164).