Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM17 · Essex
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Brentwood has less crime — 31 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Brentwood in February 2026 — 68 vs 31 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Harlow has more Other theft (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 31 vs 68 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Harlow had more Other theft. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 68).