Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM9 · Essex
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Brentwood has less crime — 24 vs 57 incidents in April 2026.
Heybridge recorded notably higher crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 57 vs 24 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Heybridge has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Heybridge — 24 vs 57 incidents. That is 58% 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 Heybridge had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 57).