Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM20 · Essex
378
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brentwood has less crime — 24 vs 378 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 378 incidents compared to 24, a 15.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Harlow has more Shoplifting (48) and Anti-social behaviour (41). Brentwood is below the national average while Harlow is above, making Brentwood the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 24 vs 378 incidents. That is 94% 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 Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 378).