Harlow vs Heybridge — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Harlow

CM19 · Essex

164

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Heybridge

CM9 · Essex

57

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Heybridge has less crime — 57 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Heybridge in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 57, a 2.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Harlow records significantly more (57 vs 20 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harlow or Heybridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 57 vs 164 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Heybridge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Harlow and Heybridge?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Harlow recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 20 in Heybridge. Overall, Heybridge had fewer total crimes (57 vs 164).

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