Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM2 · Essex
243
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CM18 · Essex
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Great Baddow has less crime — 243 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow saw somewhat more crime than Great Baddow in April 2026 (295 vs 243 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Baddow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), 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, Great Baddow recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 243 vs 295 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Harlow is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Baddow saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlow had more Public order. Overall, Great Baddow recorded fewer total crimes (243 vs 295).