Crime Rate in Harlow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harlow

The total recorded crimes in Harlow, UK in July 2025 are around 938 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harlow crime rate of 10.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Harlow, encompassing approximately 93,330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (388) incidents (8.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (100) incidents (9.89% increase)
  • Public order: (96) incidents (23.08% increase)
Harlow Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 27
  • Hospital with total crimes: 26
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18

Harlow Police Info:

Essex Police

How safe is Harlow?

To understand the safety of Harlow, we need to analyze Harlow crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Harlow has recorded 10,933 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 117.14 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 84 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,148 crimes with a crime rate of 119.45, ranking it 66 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Essex:

    • In 2024, Harlow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Essex average, with 10933 crimes compared to 11188.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Harlow witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harlow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Essex average, with 11,148 crimes compared to 10,805. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harlow witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Harlow is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Essex, Harlow has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Harlow Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Toddbrook (232 crimes), and the safest, Church Langley (31 crimes), is 201 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Harlow.

Similarly, the area of Passmores & The High (219 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Church Langley (31 crimes), with a difference of 188 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Harlow.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Toddbrook232
Little Parndon and Hare Street102
Mark Hall101
Netteswell94
Bush Fair87

Safest Wards:

Old Harlow82
Sumners and Kingsmoor58
Harlow Common38
Great Parndon31
Church Langley31

Most Dangerous Areas:

Passmores & The High219
Little Parndon & Hare Street102
Mark Hall & Templefields101
Nettleswell94
Bush Fair & Brays Grove86

Safest Areas:

Kingsmoor69
Staple Tye & Latton Bush69
Potter Street51
Great Parndon & Katherines34
Church Langley31

Harlow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Harlow has recorded 938 crimes with crime rate of 10.05 ranking 103th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2024, the total Harlow crimes were 10,933. The crime rate of Harlow in 2024 was 117.14 (year) or 9.76 (month) ranking it 84 danzarous in the UK. Harlow ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harlow were around 11,148 crimes with yearly crime rate of 119.45 (year) or 9.95 (month) ranking 66 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Essex, Harlow ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Harlow

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon342 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford406 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford551 116,354 95,858 10
Castle Point458 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree921 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,625 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood568 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,291 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest1,125 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,477 515,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,790 120,557 220,839 2

Harlow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 388 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 100 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (357 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (91 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (358 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (98 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (335 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (103 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (369 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (88 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 291 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (322 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (73 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 315 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (278 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (83 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (320 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (336 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (88 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (325 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (82 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202523
April 202525
March 202524
February 202529
January 202529
December 202418
November 202424
October 202429
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 20247
November 20247
October 202414
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 853 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202591
May 202598
April 202563
March 202564
February 202555
January 202570
December 202452
November 202462
October 202471
September 202452
August 202475

A total of 121 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202515
April 202519
March 20254
February 202511
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 202510
March 202514
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 202414
October 202413
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 606 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202546
May 202553
April 202535
March 202551
February 202541
January 202564
December 202448
November 202451
October 202456
September 202451
August 202461

A total of 3994 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 332.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 388 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025388
June 2025357
May 2025358
April 2025335
March 2025369
February 2025291
January 2025322
December 2024315
November 2024278
October 2024320
September 2024336
August 2024325

A total of 833 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202572
May 202556
April 2025103
March 202588
February 202572
January 202568
December 202469
November 202461
October 202467
September 202444
August 202447

A total of 815 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202579
May 202573
April 202575
March 202579
February 202555
January 202558
December 202474
November 202466
October 202465
September 202446
August 202482

A total of 580 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202538
May 202567
April 202551
March 202576
February 202547
January 202557
December 202446
November 202438
October 202428
September 202445
August 202442

A total of 871 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 202578
May 202579
April 202579
March 202573
February 202551
January 202558
December 202458
November 202476
October 202473
September 202488
August 202462

A total of 721 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202553
May 202547
April 202543
March 202548
February 202547
January 202573
December 202487
November 202483
October 202463
September 202467
August 202466

A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202515
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
November 202410
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 247 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202521
April 202512
March 202528
February 202520
January 202519
December 202424
November 202417
October 202418
September 202429
August 202426

High Crime Locations Harlow in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Harlow postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3
2. Hospital (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Other theft1
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
5. Milwards (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. North Gate (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Drugs1

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