Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM2 · Essex
243
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CM19 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harlow has less crime — 164 vs 243 incidents in April 2026.
Great Baddow saw somewhat more crime than Harlow in April 2026 (243 vs 164 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Baddow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Harlow has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Great Baddow — 164 vs 243 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Great Baddow 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 243).