Crime Rate in Old Harlow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Harlow

The total recorded crimes in Old Harlow, Harlow, UK in July 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Harlow crime rate of 5.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Old Harlow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Roman Vale with total crimes: 5
  • Coot Lane 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 July 2025 the Old Harlow has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Harlow)CrimesRank (Old Harlow)CrimesRank (Old Harlow)
Toddbrook232 12,256 11,879 1
Mark Hall101 31,362 31,495 2
Little Parndon and Hare Street102 21,437 21,456 3
Staple Tye82 61,210 41,253 4
Netteswell94 4972 51,102 5
Bush Fair87 5863 7920 6
Sumners and Kingsmoor58 8557 8675 8
Harlow Common38 9527 9655 9
Church Langley31 11444 10482 10
Great Parndon31 10387 11449 11

Old Harlow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202528
May 202529
April 202537
March 202540
February 202515
January 202515
December 202426
November 202427
October 202418
September 202432
August 202419

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
May 20258
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202511
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20252
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 202418
October 20247
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
November 20242

High Crime Locations Old Harlow in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Roman Vale (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Coot Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Oakwood Mews (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Old Oaks Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Dunnock Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. First Avenue (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. East Park (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
10. Longmead Lane (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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