Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM9 · Essex
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 55 vs 57 incidents in April 2026.
Heybridge and Sawbridgeworth recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 57 and 55 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heybridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Sawbridgeworth has more Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Heybridge — 55 vs 57 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Heybridge saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sawbridgeworth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 57).