Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM3 · Essex
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Danbury has less crime — 13 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Danbury in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 13, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Danbury sees higher rates of Drugs (1), 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, Danbury recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 13 vs 108 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Danbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Danbury saw higher rates of Drugs while Harlow had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 108).