Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB1 · Cambridgeshire
473
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CM18 · Essex
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Harlow has less crime — 295 vs 473 incidents in April 2026.
Fulbourn recorded notably higher crime than Harlow in April 2026 — 473 vs 295 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fulbourn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (121), while Harlow has more Public order (21). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Fulbourn — 295 vs 473 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Fulbourn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Fulbourn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlow had more Public order. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (295 vs 473).