Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Essex has less crime — 11 vs 55 incidents in April 2026.
Sawbridgeworth recorded substantially more crime than Essex in April 2026 — 55 incidents compared to 11, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Sawbridgeworth has more Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Sawbridgeworth — 11 vs 55 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Essex saw higher rates of Drugs while Sawbridgeworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 55).