Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · Essex
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM11 · Essex
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Essex has less crime — 11 vs 34 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded substantially more crime than Essex in April 2026 — 34 incidents compared to 11, a 3.1x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 11 vs 34 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Brentwood's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (15 incidents) while Essex's was Vehicle crime (4 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.