Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM18 · Essex
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CM20 · Essex
378
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Harlow has less crime — 295 vs 378 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow saw somewhat more crime than Harlow in April 2026 (378 vs 295 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Harlow has more Shoplifting (48). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 295 vs 378 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Harlow is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Public order while Harlow had more Shoplifting. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (295 vs 378).