Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM18 · Essex
286
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Haverhill has less crime — 146 vs 286 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Haverhill in February 2026 — 286 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Haverhill has more Other theft (14). 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, Haverhill recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 146 vs 286 incidents. That is 49% 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 Haverhill had more Other theft. Overall, Haverhill recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 286).