Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
227
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Witham has less crime — 125 vs 227 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood recorded notably higher crime than Witham in February 2026 — 227 vs 125 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48) and Criminal damage & arson (20), while Witham has more Public order (22) and 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 February 2026 Police data, Witham recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 125 vs 227 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Brentwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Witham had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Witham recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 227).