Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM9 · Essex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM4 · Essex
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 15 vs 34 incidents in February 2026.
Heybridge recorded notably higher crime than Ingatestone in February 2026 — 34 vs 15 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heybridge sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Ingatestone has more Anti-social behaviour (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Heybridge — 15 vs 34 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heybridge saw higher rates of Public order while Ingatestone had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 34).