Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Witham has less crime — 125 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Haverhill saw somewhat more crime than Witham in February 2026 (146 vs 125 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16) and Other theft (14), while Witham has more Public order (22) and Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Witham recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 125 vs 146 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haverhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Witham had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Witham recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 146).