Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM20 · Essex
395
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Witham has less crime — 125 vs 395 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Witham in February 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 125, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Witham has more Public order (22). 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, Witham recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 125 vs 395 incidents. That is 68% 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 Witham had more Public order. Overall, Witham recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 395).