Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Braintree has less crime — 68 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Haverhill recorded notably higher crime than Braintree in April 2026 — 160 vs 68 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Haverhill has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Braintree recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 68 vs 160 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Braintree is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Braintree saw higher rates of Other theft while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Braintree recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 160).