Crime Rate in Great Parndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Parndon

The total recorded crimes in Great Parndon, Harlow, UK in February 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Parndon crime rate of 2.13 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 Great Parndon, encompassing approximately 15,490 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Great Parndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sovereign Court with total crimes: 3
  • Peacocks with total crimes: 3

How safe is Great Parndon?

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

  • Relative to Harlow:

    • In 2024, Great Parndon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harlow average, with 387 crimes compared to 994.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Great Parndon recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Parndon had fewer crimes than the Harlow average, with 449 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Great Parndon recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Great Parndon Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Great Parndon has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 9th out of 10 in the Harlow, UK

In 2024, the total Great Parndon crimes were 387. The crime rate of Great Parndon in 2024 was 24.98 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Harlow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Parndon were around 449 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.99 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking 11 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
Church Langley24 11444 10482 10

Great Parndon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202510
December 20244
November 202413
October 202410
September 202414
August 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 202421

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Great Parndon in February 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sovereign Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Peacocks (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heighams (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Kingsmoor Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shawbridge (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Holly Field (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rosemount (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hawkenbury (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Church End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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