Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM4 · Essex
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 15 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 15, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ingatestone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), 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, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 15 vs 125 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Ingatestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ingatestone saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Witham had more Public order. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 125).