Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 55 vs 68 incidents in April 2026.
Braintree saw somewhat more crime than Sawbridgeworth in April 2026 (68 vs 55 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Sawbridgeworth has more Vehicle crime (8). 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 Braintree — 55 vs 68 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth 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 Sawbridgeworth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 68).