Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM3 · Essex
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Danbury has less crime — 13 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Danbury in April 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 13, a 13.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Danbury has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Danbury recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 13 vs 173 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Danbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Danbury had more Drugs. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 173).