Crime Rate in Church Langley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church Langley

The total recorded crimes in Church Langley, Harlow, UK in February 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church Langley crime rate of 1.05 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 Church Langley, encompassing approximately 22,776 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Church Langley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minton Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Coalport Close with total crimes: 3
  • Abbey Dale Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Church Langley?

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

  • Relative to Harlow:

    • In 2024, Church Langley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harlow average, with 444 crimes compared to 994.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Church Langley recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Church Langley had fewer crimes than the Harlow average, with 482 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Church Langley recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Church Langley Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Church Langley has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.05 ranking 11th out of 10 in the Harlow, UK

In 2024, the total Church Langley crimes were 444. The crime rate of Church Langley in 2024 was 19.49 (year) or 1.62 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Harlow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Church Langley were around 482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.16 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Harlow.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harlow)CrimesRank (Harlow)CrimesRank (Harlow)
Toddbrook170 12,256 11,879 1
Mark Hall96 21,362 31,495 2
Little Parndon and Hare Street68 51,437 21,456 3
Bush Fair91 3863 7920 6
Staple Tye58 61,210 41,253 4
Netteswell71 4972 51,102 5
Old Harlow54 7918 6782 7
Sumners and Kingsmoor31 10557 8675 8
Harlow Common40 8527 9655 9
Great Parndon33 9387 11449 11

Church Langley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
March 20243

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 202410

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20245
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202514
December 202413
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202432
May 202410
April 202411
March 202414

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 202410
July 202422
June 202414
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242
March 20245

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Church Langley in February 2025

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

1. Minton Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Coalport Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Abbey Dale Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Doulton Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chelsea Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tickenhall Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Chamberlain Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mallards Rise (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Denby Grange (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ashworth Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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