Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
227
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Haverhill has less crime — 146 vs 227 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood recorded notably higher crime than Haverhill in February 2026 — 227 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Haverhill has more Other theft (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 146 vs 227 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Brentwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Haverhill had more Other theft. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 227).