Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM16 · Essex
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM18 · Essex
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Epping has less crime — 72 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Epping in April 2026 — 295 incidents compared to 72, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Epping sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Harlow has more Public order (21). Epping is below the national average while Harlow is above, making Epping the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Epping recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 72 vs 295 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Epping is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Epping saw higher rates of Other theft while Harlow had more Public order. Overall, Epping recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 295).