Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM6 · Essex
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodditton has less crime — 6 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Great Dunmow recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 6, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Dunmow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7) and Other theft (4), while Woodditton has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). 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, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Great Dunmow — 6 vs 44 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Woodditton 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 and Other theft while Woodditton had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 44).