Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM17 · Essex
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM4 · Essex
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 15 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in February 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 15, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Vehicle crime (6), while Ingatestone has more Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (3). 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 Harlow — 15 vs 68 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Ingatestone had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 68).