Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM9 · Essex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Heybridge has less crime — 34 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Braintree and Heybridge recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 37 and 34 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Heybridge has more Public order (5). 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, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Braintree — 34 vs 37 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Heybridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Braintree saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Heybridge had more Public order. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 37).