Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
227
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CM3 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Danbury has less crime — 22 vs 227 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Danbury in February 2026 — 227 incidents compared to 22, a 10.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48) and Criminal damage & arson (20), while Danbury has more Anti-social behaviour (4) and Burglary (2). Brentwood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Danbury is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Danbury recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 22 vs 227 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Danbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Danbury had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 227).