Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM3 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Danbury has less crime — 22 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Danbury in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 22, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Danbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Burglary (2), while Haverhill has more Criminal damage & arson (16) and Other theft (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Danbury recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 22 vs 146 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Danbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Danbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 146).