Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM19 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 55 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Sawbridgeworth in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 55, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Sawbridgeworth has more Vehicle crime (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, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 55 vs 164 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sawbridgeworth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 164).