Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM2 · Essex
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM17 · Essex
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Harlow has less crime — 68 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Great Baddow recorded notably higher crime than Harlow in February 2026 — 167 vs 68 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Baddow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Harlow has more Vehicle crime (6). 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, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Great Baddow — 68 vs 167 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Harlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Baddow saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlow had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 167).