Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM19 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harlow has less crime — 108 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Harlow in April 2026 — 164 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (15), while Harlow has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 108 vs 164 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Harlow had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 164).