Safest Places to Live in Brentwood 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Brentwood (CM13) recorded the lowest crime rate in Brentwood, with 24 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Brentwood (CM14) recorded 173 crimes in the same period — more than 7x the crime count of the safest area. The 3 postcode areas analysed in Brentwood span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
24
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
36
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
173
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
173
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
36
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
24
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Brentwood?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Brentwood (CM13) is the safest area in Brentwood, recording 24 crimes — 69% fewer than the average across the 3 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Brentwood?

Brentwood (CM14) recorded the most crime in Brentwood in April 2026, with 173 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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