Heybridge vs Woodditton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Heybridge

CM9 · Essex

34

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting7
  • Public order5

Woodditton

CB8 · Cambridgeshire

6

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Drugs1
  • Burglary1

Woodditton has less crime — 6 vs 34 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Heybridge recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in February 2026 — 34 incidents compared to 6, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heybridge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7) and Public order (5), while Woodditton has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Heybridge or Woodditton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Heybridge — 6 vs 34 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Woodditton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Heybridge and Woodditton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heybridge saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Woodditton had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 34).

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