Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM8 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harlow has less crime — 108 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Witham 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 Witham has more Public order (13). 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 Witham — 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 Witham had more Public order. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 164).