Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM2 · Essex
243
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Haverhill has less crime — 160 vs 243 incidents in April 2026.
Great Baddow recorded notably higher crime than Haverhill in April 2026 — 243 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Baddow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Haverhill has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Great Baddow — 160 vs 243 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Great Baddow is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Baddow saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 243).