Crime Rate in Great Parndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Parndon

The total recorded crimes in Great Parndon, Harlow, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Parndon crime rate of 2.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Great Parndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Holly Field with total crimes: 5
  • Shawbridge with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Harlow.

    • 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 areas in the Harlow.

  • 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 May 2025 the Great Parndon has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.39 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Parndon)CrimesRank (Great Parndon)CrimesRank (Great Parndon)
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
Bush Fair90 5863 7920 6
Old Harlow71 8918 6782 7
Harlow Common74 7527 9655 9
Sumners and Kingsmoor32 10557 8675 8
Church Langley18 11444 10482 10

Great Parndon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 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 Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202521
February 202515
January 202510
December 20244
November 202413
October 202410
September 202414
August 20247
July 20249

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Great Parndon in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Holly Field (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Shawbridge (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Woodwards (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Bynghams (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Red Willow (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Tithelands (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Kingsmoor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sovereign Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Jerounds (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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