Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · Essex
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brentwood has less crime — 34 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 34, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8) and Drugs (3), while Haverhill has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Criminal damage & arson (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, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 34 vs 160 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Drugs while Haverhill had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 160).