Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM4 · Essex
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 17 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 17, a 9.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ingatestone sees higher rates of Burglary (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Witham has more Anti-social behaviour (32) and Public order (13). 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, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 17 vs 164 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ingatestone saw higher rates of Burglary and Criminal damage & arson while Witham had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 164).