Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM19 · Essex
142
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
38
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 38 vs 142 incidents in March 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Sawbridgeworth in March 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 38, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Sawbridgeworth has more Public order (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 38 vs 142 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Other theft while Sawbridgeworth had more Public order. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 142).