Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM6 · Essex
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 29 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Great Dunmow recorded notably higher crime than Sawbridgeworth in February 2026 — 44 vs 29 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Dunmow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Sawbridgeworth has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Great Dunmow — 29 vs 44 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Dunmow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sawbridgeworth had more Other theft. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 44).