Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
227
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB4 · Cambridgeshire
369
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brentwood has less crime — 227 vs 369 incidents in February 2026.
Impington recorded notably higher crime than Brentwood in February 2026 — 369 vs 227 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Impington has more Anti-social behaviour (56). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Impington — 227 vs 369 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Impington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Impington had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (227 vs 369).