Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM4 · Essex
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 17 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 17, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16) and Vehicle crime (15), while Ingatestone has more Burglary (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 17 vs 108 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Ingatestone had more Burglary and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 108).