Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB6 · Cambridgeshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Downham has less crime — 1 vs 31 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Downham in February 2026 — 31 incidents compared to 1, a 31.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (16) and Vehicle crime (7), while Downham has more Public order (1). 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, Downham recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 1 vs 31 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Downham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Vehicle crime while Downham had more Public order. Overall, Downham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 31).