Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM3 · Essex
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM9 · Essex
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Danbury has less crime — 13 vs 57 incidents in April 2026.
Heybridge recorded substantially more crime than Danbury in April 2026 — 57 incidents compared to 13, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Danbury sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Drugs (1), while Heybridge has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (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, Danbury recorded fewer crimes than Heybridge — 13 vs 57 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Danbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Danbury saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Drugs while Heybridge had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 57).