Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM1 · Essex
335
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Haverhill has less crime — 160 vs 335 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsford recorded notably higher crime than Haverhill in April 2026 — 335 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), 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, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsford — 160 vs 335 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Chelmsford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chelmsford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 335).