Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM18 · Essex
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brentwood has less crime — 173 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 295 vs 173 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Vehicle crime (19), while Harlow has more Anti-social behaviour (33) and Public order (21). 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, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 173 vs 295 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Harlow is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Harlow had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (173 vs 295).