Crime Rate in Old Harlow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Harlow

The total recorded crimes in Old Harlow, Harlow, UK in February 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Harlow crime rate of 3.53 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Old Harlow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dealings Road with total crimes: 4
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Old Harlow has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 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.

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
Sumners and Kingsmoor31 10557 8675 8
Harlow Common40 8527 9655 9
Great Parndon33 9387 11449 11
Church Langley24 11444 10482 10

Old Harlow 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 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202418
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202515
December 202426
November 202427
October 202418
September 202432
August 202419
July 202425
June 202444
May 202431
April 202415
March 202425

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 202415
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 202418
October 20247
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 202426
May 202412
April 20246
March 202414

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241
April 20242
March 202413

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 202418
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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
November 20242
July 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Old Harlow in February 2025

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

1. Dealings Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
2. First Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Longmead Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Woodlark Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Riverside Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Wheatfields (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
9. The Hoo (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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