Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 29 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Billericay recorded substantially more crime than Sawbridgeworth in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 29, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Sawbridgeworth has more Other theft (2). 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, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 29 vs 85 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sawbridgeworth had more Other theft. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 85).