Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM19 · Essex
166
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM4 · Essex
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 15 vs 166 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in February 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 15, a 11.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Ingatestone has more Shoplifting (5). 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, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 15 vs 166 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ingatestone had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 166).