Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM22 · Essex
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM4 · Essex
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 15 vs 16 incidents in February 2026.
Great Hallingbury and Ingatestone recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 16 and 15 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Hallingbury sees higher rates of Burglary (5), while Ingatestone has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Great Hallingbury — 15 vs 16 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Hallingbury saw higher rates of Burglary while Ingatestone had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 16).