Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB6 · Cambridgeshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM9 · Essex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Downham has less crime — 1 vs 34 incidents in February 2026.
Heybridge recorded substantially more crime than Downham in February 2026 — 34 incidents compared to 1, a 34.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Downham recorded fewer crimes than Heybridge — 1 vs 34 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Downham is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Downham's top crime category was Public order (1 incidents) while Heybridge's was Violence & sexual offences (12 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.