Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CB5 · Cambridgeshire
283
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brentwood has less crime — 173 vs 283 incidents in April 2026.
Stow cum Quy recorded notably higher crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 283 vs 173 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (19), while Stow cum Quy has more Anti-social behaviour (46). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Stow cum Quy — 173 vs 283 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Stow cum Quy is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Stow cum Quy had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (173 vs 283).