Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM18 · Essex
286
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CM20 · Essex
395
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Harlow has less crime — 286 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow saw somewhat more crime than Harlow in February 2026 (395 vs 286 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Harlow has more Anti-social behaviour (32). 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 February 2026 Police data, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 286 vs 395 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Harlow is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Harlow had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (286 vs 395).