Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM16 · Essex
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Epping has less crime — 63 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Haverhill recorded notably higher crime than Epping in February 2026 — 146 vs 63 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Epping sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Shoplifting (6), 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, Epping recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 63 vs 146 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Epping is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Epping saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Epping recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 146).