Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM18 · Essex
286
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CM19 · Essex
166
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Harlow has less crime — 166 vs 286 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Harlow in February 2026 — 286 vs 166 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Harlow has more Anti-social behaviour (26). 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 Harlow — 166 vs 286 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Harlow is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlow had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (166 vs 286).