Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM3 · Essex
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM11 · Essex
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Essex has less crime — 11 vs 13 incidents in April 2026.
Danbury saw somewhat more crime than Essex in April 2026 (13 vs 11 incidents). 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 Danbury — 11 vs 13 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Danbury's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (5 incidents) while Essex's was Vehicle crime (4 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.