Crime Rate in Harlow Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harlow Common

The total recorded crimes in Harlow Common, Harlow, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harlow Common crime rate of 2.29 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 Common, encompassing approximately 16,564 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Harlow Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priory Court with total crimes: 6
  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Radburn Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Harlow Common?

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

  • Relative to Harlow:

    • In 2024, Harlow Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harlow average, with 527 crimes compared to 994.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harlow Common recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harlow Common had fewer crimes than the Harlow average, with 655 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harlow Common recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harlow Common Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Harlow Common has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.29 ranking 10th out of 10 in the Harlow, UK

In 2024, the total Harlow Common crimes were 527. The crime rate of Harlow Common in 2024 was 31.82 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Harlow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harlow Common were around 655 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.54 (year) or 3.30 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Harlow.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harlow)CrimesRank (Harlow)CrimesRank (Harlow)
Toddbrook209 12,256 11,879 1
Mark Hall122 21,362 31,495 2
Little Parndon and Hare Street116 31,437 21,456 3
Staple Tye96 41,210 41,253 4
Netteswell76 6972 51,102 5
Old Harlow84 5918 6782 7
Bush Fair70 7863 7920 6
Sumners and Kingsmoor49 8557 8675 8
Great Parndon42 9387 11449 11
Church Langley28 11444 10482 10

Harlow Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Drugs 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 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 23 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202517
January 202515
December 202423
November 202412
October 20248
September 202421
August 202414
July 202415
June 202434
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 202411
August 20246
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Harlow Common in March 2025

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

1. Priory Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
3. Radburn Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Campbell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Monksbury (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Meyrick Mead (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chapel Fields (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Pytt Field (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. London Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Brooklane Field (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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