Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM22 · Essex
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM18 · Essex
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Great Hallingbury has less crime — 14 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Great Hallingbury in April 2026 — 295 incidents compared to 14, a 21.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Hallingbury sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Other crime (2), while Harlow has more Anti-social behaviour (33) and Public order (21). 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 April 2026 Police data, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 14 vs 295 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Great Hallingbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Hallingbury saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other crime while Harlow had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 295).