Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM18 · Essex
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB9 · Suffolk
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Haverhill has less crime — 160 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Haverhill in April 2026 — 295 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Haverhill has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 160 vs 295 incidents. That is 46% 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 Haverhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 295).