Haverhill vs Heybridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Haverhill

CB9 · Suffolk

146

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Criminal damage & arson16
  • Other theft14

Heybridge

CM9 · Essex

34

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting7
  • Public order5

Heybridge has less crime — 34 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Heybridge in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 34, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Other theft (14), while Heybridge has more Shoplifting (7) and Public order (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Haverhill or Heybridge safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 34 vs 146 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Heybridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haverhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Heybridge had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 146).

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