Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM22 · Essex
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Great Hallingbury has less crime — 14 vs 24 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded notably higher crime than Great Hallingbury in April 2026 — 24 vs 14 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Great Hallingbury has more Other crime (2). 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, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 14 vs 24 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Great Hallingbury 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 Great Hallingbury had more Other crime. Overall, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 24).