Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM9 · Essex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Heybridge has less crime — 34 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Heybridge in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 34, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heybridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Witham has more 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, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 34 vs 125 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Heybridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heybridge saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Witham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 125).