Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 55 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Sawbridgeworth in April 2026 — 173 incidents compared to 55, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Sawbridgeworth has more Anti-social behaviour (13). 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, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 55 vs 173 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth 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 Sawbridgeworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 173).