Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM9 · Essex
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM24 · Essex
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Heybridge has less crime — 57 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Heybridge and Stansted Mountfitchet recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 57 and 64 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heybridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Stansted Mountfitchet has more Public order (11). 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, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Stansted Mountfitchet — 57 vs 64 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Heybridge 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 Stansted Mountfitchet had more Public order. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 64).