Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM19 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM20 · Essex
378
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Harlow has less crime — 164 vs 378 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Harlow in April 2026 — 378 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Harlow has more Shoplifting (48). 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, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 164 vs 378 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Harlow is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Harlow had more Shoplifting. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 378).