Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brentwood has less crime — 24 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 24, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Brentwood has more Shoplifting (26). 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, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 24 vs 173 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Drugs while Brentwood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 173).