Haverhill vs Sawbridgeworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Haverhill

CB9 · Suffolk

160

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences82
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Sawbridgeworth

CM21 · Hertfordshire

55

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Vehicle crime8

Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 55 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Sawbridgeworth in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 55, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Haverhill or Sawbridgeworth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 55 vs 160 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Haverhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sawbridgeworth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 160).

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