Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM6 · Essex
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM20 · Essex
395
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Great Dunmow has less crime — 44 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Great Dunmow in February 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 44, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Dunmow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Harlow has more Shoplifting (48). Great Dunmow is below the national average while Harlow is above, making Great Dunmow the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Dunmow recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 44 vs 395 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Great Dunmow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Dunmow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Harlow had more Shoplifting. Overall, Great Dunmow recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 395).