Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Essex has less crime — 22 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Essex in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 22, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Public order (2), 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, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 22 vs 146 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Essex saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 146).