Ingatestone vs Stow cum Quy — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ingatestone

CM4 · Essex

15

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting5
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Stow cum Quy

CB5 · Cambridgeshire

274

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences73
  • Shoplifting46
  • Anti-social behaviour42

Ingatestone has less crime — 15 vs 274 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Stow cum Quy recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in February 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 15, a 18.3x difference. Ingatestone is below the national average while Stow cum Quy is above, making Ingatestone the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ingatestone or Stow cum Quy safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Stow cum Quy — 15 vs 274 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ingatestone and Stow cum Quy?

In February 2026, Ingatestone's top crime category was Shoplifting (5 incidents) while Stow cum Quy's was Violence & sexual offences (73 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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