Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 29 vs 31 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood and Sawbridgeworth recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 31 and 29 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (7), while Sawbridgeworth has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 29 vs 31 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Sawbridgeworth had more Other theft. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 31).