Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM18 · Essex
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB5 · Cambridgeshire
283
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stow cum Quy has less crime — 283 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow and Stow cum Quy recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 295 and 283 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Stow cum Quy has more Shoplifting (47). 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, Stow cum Quy recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 283 vs 295 incidents. That is 4% 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 Stow cum Quy had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stow cum Quy recorded fewer total crimes (283 vs 295).