Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM21 · Hertfordshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 29 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Sawbridgeworth in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 29, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sawbridgeworth sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Witham has more Public order (22). 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, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 29 vs 125 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sawbridgeworth saw higher rates of Other theft while Witham had more Public order. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 125).