Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM22 · Essex
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Great Hallingbury has less crime — 14 vs 55 incidents in April 2026.
Sawbridgeworth recorded substantially more crime than Great Hallingbury in April 2026 — 55 incidents compared to 14, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Hallingbury sees higher rates of Other crime (2), while Sawbridgeworth has more Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer crimes than Sawbridgeworth — 14 vs 55 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Great Hallingbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Hallingbury saw higher rates of Other crime while Sawbridgeworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 55).