Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM3 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Danbury has less crime — 22 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Danbury in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 22, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Danbury sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Witham has more Public order (22). 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 Witham — 22 vs 125 incidents. That is 82% 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 Burglary while Witham had more Public order. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 125).