Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM4 · Essex
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB11 · Essex
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 7 vs 15 incidents in February 2026.
Ingatestone recorded notably higher crime than Newport in February 2026 — 15 vs 7 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ingatestone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Newport has more Drugs (1) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Ingatestone — 7 vs 15 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ingatestone saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Newport had more Drugs and Other theft. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 15).