Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM22 · Essex
6
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CM18 · Essex
251
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Great Hallingbury has less crime — 6 vs 251 incidents in March 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Great Hallingbury in March 2026 — 251 incidents compared to 6, a 41.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Hallingbury sees higher rates of Other crime (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Harlow has more Violence & sexual offences (86) and Drugs (23). Great Hallingbury is below the national average while Harlow is above, making Great Hallingbury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 6 vs 251 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Great Hallingbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Hallingbury saw higher rates of Other crime and Criminal damage & arson while Harlow had more Violence & sexual offences and Drugs. Overall, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 251).