Crime Rate in Harlow Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harlow Common

The total recorded crimes in Harlow Common, Harlow, UK in February 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harlow Common crime rate of 2.41 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harlow Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Radburn Close with total crimes: 6
  • Priory Court with total crimes: 5
  • Oaklands Drive with total crimes: 3

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 February 2025 the Harlow Common has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 8th 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.

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
Great Parndon33 9387 11449 11
Church Langley24 11444 10482 10

Harlow Common 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 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.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
March 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
March 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243

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 February 2025

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

1. Radburn Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
2. Priory Court (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oaklands Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
5. Spinning Wheel Mead (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chapel Fields (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Potters Field (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Fullers Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Kingsdon Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Carters Mead (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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