Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
227
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CM22 · Essex
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Great Hallingbury has less crime — 16 vs 227 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Great Hallingbury in February 2026 — 227 incidents compared to 16, a 14.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48) and Criminal damage & arson (20), while Great Hallingbury has more Burglary (5) and Anti-social behaviour (3). Brentwood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Great Hallingbury is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 16 vs 227 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Great Hallingbury 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 Great Hallingbury had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 227).