Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM9 · Essex
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Heybridge has less crime — 57 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Heybridge in April 2026 — 108 vs 57 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (15), while Heybridge has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 57 vs 108 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Heybridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Heybridge had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 108).