Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM6 · Essex
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Great Dunmow has less crime — 67 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Great Dunmow in April 2026 — 108 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Dunmow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Harlow has more Vehicle crime (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, Great Dunmow recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 67 vs 108 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Great Dunmow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Dunmow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Harlow had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Great Dunmow recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 108).