Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB5 · Cambridgeshire
283
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 55 vs 283 incidents in April 2026.
Stow cum Quy recorded substantially more crime than Sawbridgeworth in April 2026 — 283 incidents compared to 55, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sawbridgeworth sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Stow cum Quy has more Shoplifting (47). Sawbridgeworth is below the national average while Stow cum Quy is above, making Sawbridgeworth the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Stow cum Quy — 55 vs 283 incidents. That is 81% 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 Stow cum Quy had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 283).