Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM18 · Essex
286
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB5 · Cambridgeshire
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Stow cum Quy has less crime — 272 vs 286 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow and Stow cum Quy recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 286 and 272 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Stow cum Quy has more Anti-social behaviour (40). 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, Stow cum Quy recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 272 vs 286 incidents. That is 5% 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 Stow cum Quy had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stow cum Quy recorded fewer total crimes (272 vs 286).