Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harlow has less crime — 108 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded notably higher crime than Harlow in April 2026 — 173 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Harlow has more Anti-social behaviour (16). 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 Brentwood — 108 vs 173 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlow had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 173).