Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Essex has less crime — 22 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Essex in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 22, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Witham has more Anti-social behaviour (13). 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 Witham — 22 vs 125 incidents. That is 82% 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 Witham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 125).