Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM4 · Essex
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 17 vs 24 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood saw somewhat more crime than Ingatestone in April 2026 (24 vs 17 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Ingatestone has more Burglary (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 17 vs 24 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone had more Burglary and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 24).