Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM2 · Essex
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Essex has less crime — 22 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Great Baddow recorded substantially more crime than Essex in February 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 22, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Public order (2), while Great Baddow has more Shoplifting (15) 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, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Great Baddow — 22 vs 167 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Essex saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Great Baddow had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 167).