Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB6 · Cambridgeshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM20 · Essex
395
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Downham has less crime — 1 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Downham in February 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 1, a 395.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Downham sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Harlow has more Violence & sexual offences (162) and Shoplifting (48). Downham is below the national average while Harlow is above, making Downham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Downham recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 1 vs 395 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Downham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Downham saw higher rates of Public order while Harlow had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Downham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 395).