Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM23 · Hertfordshire
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CM19 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harlow has less crime — 164 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.
Bishops Stortford saw somewhat more crime than Harlow in April 2026 (218 vs 164 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Harlow has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 164 vs 218 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Bishops Stortford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bishops Stortford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlow had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 218).