Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM22 · Essex
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM20 · Essex
378
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Great Hallingbury has less crime — 14 vs 378 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Great Hallingbury in April 2026 — 378 incidents compared to 14, a 27.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Hallingbury sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Other crime (2), while Harlow has more Shoplifting (48) and Anti-social behaviour (41). 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 378 incidents. That is 96% 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 Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Great Hallingbury recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 378).