Crime Rate in Bush Fair: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bush Fair

The total recorded crimes in Bush Fair, Harlow, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bush Fair crime rate of 4.06 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 Bush Fair, encompassing approximately 22,184 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Bush Fair Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Longfield with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Hatch Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bush Fair?

To understand the safety of Bush Fair, we need to analyze Bush Fair crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Harlow:

    • In 2024, Bush Fair demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harlow average, with 863 crimes compared to 994.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bush Fair recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Harlow.

    • In 2023, Bush Fair had fewer crimes than the Harlow average, with 920 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harlow, Bush Fair has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bush Fair Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bush Fair has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 5th out of 10 in the Harlow, UK

In 2024, the total Bush Fair crimes were 863. The crime rate of Bush Fair in 2024 was 38.90 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Harlow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bush Fair were around 920 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.47 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Harlow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bush Fair)CrimesRank (Bush Fair)CrimesRank (Bush Fair)
Toddbrook193 12,256 11,879 1
Mark Hall115 31,362 31,495 2
Little Parndon and Hare Street115 21,437 21,456 3
Staple Tye82 61,210 41,253 4
Netteswell91 4972 51,102 5
Old Harlow71 8918 6782 7
Harlow Common74 7527 9655 9
Sumners and Kingsmoor32 10557 8675 8
Great Parndon37 9387 11449 11
Church Langley18 11444 10482 10

Bush Fair Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202515
March 202529
February 202530
January 202515
December 202426
November 202419
October 202424
September 202424
August 202445
July 202436

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202510
February 202517
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20258
January 20259
December 202414
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bush Fair in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Longfield (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Manor Hatch Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Nicholls Field (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Spencers Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Second Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. St Andrew'S Meadow (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
8. Rushes Mead (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
9. Upper Hook (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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