Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM11 · Essex
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Essex has less crime — 11 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Essex in April 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 11, a 15.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Essex 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, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 11 vs 173 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Essex 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 Essex had more Drugs. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 173).