Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Braintree has less crime — 68 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Braintree in April 2026 — 108 vs 68 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Harlow has more Vehicle crime (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, Braintree recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 68 vs 108 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Braintree is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Braintree saw higher rates of Other theft while Harlow had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Braintree recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 108).