Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM17 · Essex
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM18 · Essex
286
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Harlow has less crime — 70 vs 286 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Harlow in February 2026 — 286 incidents compared to 70, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (7), while Harlow has more Shoplifting (26). Harlow is below the national average while Harlow is above, making Harlow the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 70 vs 286 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Harlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Harlow had more Shoplifting. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 286).