Crime Rate in Old Harlow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Harlow

The total recorded crimes in Old Harlow, Harlow, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Harlow crime rate of 4.64 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 Old Harlow, encompassing approximately 15,290 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Old Harlow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chippingfield with total crimes: 8
  • Riverside Court with total crimes: 6
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Old Harlow?

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

  • Relative to Harlow:

    • In 2024, Old Harlow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harlow average, with 918 crimes compared to 994.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Old Harlow had fewer crimes than the Harlow average, with 782 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Old Harlow recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Harlow.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Old Harlow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Old Harlow has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 4.64 ranking 8th out of 10 in the Harlow, UK

In 2024, the total Old Harlow crimes were 918. The crime rate of Old Harlow in 2024 was 60.04 (year) or 5.00 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Harlow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Harlow were around 782 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.14 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Harlow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Harlow)CrimesRank (Old Harlow)CrimesRank (Old Harlow)
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
Harlow Common74 7527 9655 9
Sumners and Kingsmoor32 10557 8675 8
Great Parndon37 9387 11449 11
Church Langley18 11444 10482 10

Old Harlow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (10 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 (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202537
March 202540
February 202515
January 202515
December 202426
November 202427
October 202418
September 202432
August 202419
July 202425

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20253
December 202415
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 202418
October 20247
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20252
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Old Harlow in May 2025

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

1. Chippingfield (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
2. Riverside Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
3. First Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Walfords Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Oakwood Mews (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. East Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dealings Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Goldcrest Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Thistle Mead Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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