Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Brentwood has less crime — 24 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood and Saffron Walden recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 24 and 26 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (13) and Drugs (3), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Saffron Walden — 24 vs 26 incidents. That is 8% 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 Violence & sexual offences and Drugs while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 26).