Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM2 · Essex
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 29 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Great Baddow recorded substantially more crime than Sawbridgeworth in February 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 29, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Baddow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Sawbridgeworth has more Other theft (2). 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, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Great Baddow — 29 vs 167 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Baddow saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sawbridgeworth had more Other theft. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 167).