Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 55 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Billericay recorded notably higher crime than Sawbridgeworth in April 2026 — 98 vs 55 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Sawbridgeworth has more Anti-social behaviour (13). 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, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 55 vs 98 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sawbridgeworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 98).