Crime Rate in Harlow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harlow

The total recorded crimes in Harlow, Harlow in January 2025 are around 849 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harlow crime rate of 9.10 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (322) incidents (2.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (73) incidents (-16.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (34.62% 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: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17

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 (180 crimes), and the safest, Great Parndon (29 crimes), is 151 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Harlow.

Similarly, the area of Passmores & The High (161 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Church Langley (33 crimes), with a difference of 128 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Harlow.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Toddbrook180
Little Parndon and Hare Street111
Staple Tye100
Mark Hall91
Netteswell83

Safest Wards:

Bush Fair58
Old Harlow53
Harlow Common49
Church Langley33
Great Parndon29

Most Dangerous Areas:

Passmores & The High161
Little Parndon & Hare Street111
Mark Hall & Templefields91
Staple Tye & Latton Bush87
Nettleswell83

Safest Areas:

Kingsmoor67
Potter Street58
Old Harlow & Newhall53
Great Parndon & Katherines34
Church Langley33

Harlow Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Harlow has recorded 849 crimes with crime rate of 9.10 ranking 66th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon246 113,699 123,581 12
Rochford313 124,940 114,915 11
Uttlesford505 76,354 95,858 10
Castle Point447 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree832 911,752 811,413 8
Brentwood425 86,730 76,665 6
Colchester1,218 518,598 416,595 7
Chelmsford1,123 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest872 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,058 315,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,478 220,557 220,839 2

Harlow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 355 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (616 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (180 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
November 202410
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413
July 20248
June 202428

A total of 598 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 74.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202570
December 202452
November 202462
October 202471
September 202452
August 202475
July 202468
June 2024148

A total of 206 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202519
December 202424
November 202417
October 202418
September 202429
August 202426
July 202435
June 202438

A total of 2867 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 358.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 616 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025322
December 2024315
November 2024278
October 2024320
September 2024336
August 2024325
July 2024355
June 2024616

A total of 173 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202529
December 202418
November 202424
October 202429
September 202417
August 202420
July 202414
June 202422

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 20247
November 20247
October 202414
September 20245
August 20249
July 202413
June 202430

A total of 517 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 64.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202564
December 202448
November 202451
October 202456
September 202451
August 202461
July 202482
June 2024104

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248
September 202411
August 202411
July 202413
June 202410

A total of 352 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202557
December 202446
November 202438
October 202428
September 202445
August 202442
July 202432
June 202464

A total of 522 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 65.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202469
November 202461
October 202467
September 202444
August 202447
July 202456
June 2024110

A total of 633 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 79.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202573
December 202487
November 202483
October 202463
September 202467
August 202466
July 202468
June 2024126

A total of 602 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 75.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202458
November 202476
October 202473
September 202488
August 202462
July 202457
June 2024130

A total of 658 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 82.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202474
November 202466
October 202465
September 202446
August 202482
July 202487
June 2024180

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20247
November 202414
October 202413
September 20246
August 20245
July 202413
June 20246

High Crime Locations Harlow in January 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 offences13
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime2
Theft from the person1
Public order1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Other theft2
Drugs2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Robbery1

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