Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM16 · Essex
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM9 · Essex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Heybridge has less crime — 34 vs 63 incidents in February 2026.
Epping recorded notably higher crime than Heybridge in February 2026 — 63 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Epping sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11), while Heybridge has more Public order (5). 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, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Epping — 34 vs 63 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Heybridge 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 while Heybridge had more Public order. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 63).