Crime Rate in Mark Hall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mark Hall

The total recorded crimes in Mark Hall, Harlow, UK in May 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mark Hall crime rate of 6.58 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 Mark Hall, encompassing approximately 17,464 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-6.45% decrease)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Mark Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glebelands with total crimes: 11
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 10
  • Fesants Croft with total crimes: 7

How safe is Mark Hall?

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

  • Relative to Harlow:

    • In 2024, Mark Hall reported a higher crime volume than the Harlow average, with 1,362 crimes compared to 994. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mark Hall witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Harlow.

    • In 2023, Mark Hall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harlow average, with 1,495 crimes compared to 1,013. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mark Hall witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other areas in the Harlow.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harlow, Mark Hall has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Mark Hall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mark Hall has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 6.58 ranking 3th out of 10 in the Harlow, UK

In 2024, the total Mark Hall crimes were 1,362. The crime rate of Mark Hall in 2024 was 77.98 (year) or 6.50 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Harlow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mark Hall were around 1,495 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.60 (year) or 7.13 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Harlow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mark Hall)CrimesRank (Mark Hall)CrimesRank (Mark Hall)
Toddbrook193 12,256 11,879 1
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
Great Parndon37 9387 11449 11
Church Langley18 11444 10482 10

Mark Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 417 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202531
March 202539
February 202540
January 202536
December 202439
November 202433
October 202444
September 202444
August 202437
July 202445

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202515
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 202412
July 202412

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202411
September 20246
August 20244
July 202417

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202528
March 202527
February 202516
January 202514
December 202419
November 202431
October 202419
September 202417
August 20249
July 202414

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Mark Hall in May 2025

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

1. Glebelands (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fesants Croft (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
4. The Stow (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Churchfield (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Shoplifting2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Edinburgh Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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