Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Elmstead has less crime — 3 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 3, a 48.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), 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, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 3 vs 146 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 146).