Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM1 · Essex
267
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Haverhill has less crime — 146 vs 267 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsford recorded notably higher crime than Haverhill in February 2026 — 267 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38) and Anti-social behaviour (26), while Haverhill has more Criminal damage & arson (16) and Other theft (14). 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, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsford — 146 vs 267 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Chelmsford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chelmsford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 267).