Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM16 · Essex
63
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM4 · Essex
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 15 vs 63 incidents in February 2026.
Epping recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in February 2026 — 63 incidents compared to 15, a 4.2x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Epping — 15 vs 63 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Epping's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (29 incidents) while Ingatestone's was Shoplifting (5 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.