Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Elmstead has less crime — 9 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 9, a 17.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Public order (2), while Haverhill has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 9 vs 160 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Haverhill had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 160).