Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM3 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM11 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (22) in February 2026.
Danbury and Essex recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 22 and 22 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Danbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Burglary (2), while Essex has more Drugs (3) and Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Danbury and Essex recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (22 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Danbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Essex had more Drugs and Public order. Total crime levels were similar.