Crime Rate in Netteswell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Netteswell

The total recorded crimes in Netteswell, Harlow, UK in May 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Netteswell crime rate of 4.51 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 Netteswell, encompassing approximately 20,162 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Netteswell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edinburgh Gate with total crimes: 8
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 7
  • Arbour Mews with total crimes: 6

How safe is Netteswell?

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

  • Relative to Harlow:

    • In 2024, Netteswell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harlow average, with 972 crimes compared to 994.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Netteswell witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Harlow.

    • In 2023, Netteswell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harlow average, with 1,102 crimes compared to 1,013. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Netteswell witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Harlow.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Netteswell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Netteswell has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 4.51 ranking 4th out of 10 in the Harlow, UK

In 2024, the total Netteswell crimes were 972. The crime rate of Netteswell in 2024 was 48.21 (year) or 4.02 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Harlow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Netteswell were around 1,102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.66 (year) or 4.55 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Harlow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Netteswell)CrimesRank (Netteswell)CrimesRank (Netteswell)
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
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

Netteswell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 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 Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 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 35 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202531
March 202529
February 202529
January 202532
December 202435
November 202426
October 202430
September 202429
August 202432
July 202440

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 202413
October 202410
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20257
February 20251
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20249
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20243
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Netteswell in May 2025

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

1. Edinburgh Gate (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Arbour Mews (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Maddox Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Netteswell Orchard (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Halling Hill (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Altham Grove (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

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