Fulbourn vs Heybridge — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Fulbourn

CB1 · Cambridgeshire

473

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting121
  • Violence & sexual offences121
  • Anti-social behaviour62

Heybridge

CM9 · Essex

57

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Heybridge has less crime — 57 vs 473 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Fulbourn recorded substantially more crime than Heybridge in April 2026 — 473 incidents compared to 57, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fulbourn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (121), while Heybridge has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Fulbourn sits above the national average for recorded crime while Heybridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fulbourn or Heybridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Fulbourn — 57 vs 473 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Heybridge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Fulbourn and Heybridge?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Fulbourn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Heybridge had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 473).

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