Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodditton has less crime — 6 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Braintree recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in February 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 6, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Shoplifting (3), while Woodditton has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). 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, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Braintree — 6 vs 37 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Woodditton 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 and Shoplifting while Woodditton had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 37).