Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM19 · Essex
166
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Essex has less crime — 22 vs 166 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Essex in February 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 22, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Public order (2), while Harlow has more Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 22 vs 166 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Essex saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Harlow had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 166).