Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM24 · Essex
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 55 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Stansted Mountfitchet saw somewhat more crime than Sawbridgeworth in April 2026 (64 vs 55 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sawbridgeworth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (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, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Stansted Mountfitchet — 55 vs 64 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sawbridgeworth saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Stansted Mountfitchet had more Public order. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 64).