Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM9 · Essex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Essex has less crime — 22 vs 34 incidents in February 2026.
Heybridge recorded notably higher crime than Essex in February 2026 — 34 vs 22 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Heybridge has more Shoplifting (7). 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, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Heybridge — 22 vs 34 incidents. That is 35% 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 while Heybridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 34).