Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM1 · Essex
267
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CM9 · Essex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Heybridge has less crime — 34 vs 267 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsford recorded substantially more crime than Heybridge in February 2026 — 267 incidents compared to 34, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26), while Heybridge has more Public order (5). Chelmsford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Heybridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsford — 34 vs 267 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Heybridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chelmsford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Heybridge had more Public order. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 267).