Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM4 · Essex
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 17 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in April 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 17, a 10.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Vehicle crime (19), while Ingatestone has more Burglary (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 17 vs 173 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Ingatestone had more Burglary and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 173).