Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM4 · Essex
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 15 vs 31 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood recorded notably higher crime than Ingatestone in February 2026 — 31 vs 15 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Vehicle crime (3), while Ingatestone has more Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (3). 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, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 15 vs 31 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Ingatestone 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 and Vehicle crime while Ingatestone had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 31).