Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM17 · Essex
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Harlow has less crime — 68 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Haverhill recorded notably higher crime than Harlow in February 2026 — 146 vs 68 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (6), while Haverhill has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 68 vs 146 incidents. That is 53% 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 Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 146).