Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM19 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brentwood has less crime — 24 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 24, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Harlow has more Anti-social behaviour (29) and Criminal damage & arson (15). 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 Harlow — 24 vs 164 incidents. That is 85% 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 and Vehicle crime while Harlow had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 164).