Crime Rate in Staple Tye: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Staple Tye

The total recorded crimes in Staple Tye, Harlow, UK in May 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Staple Tye crime rate of 3.46 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 Staple Tye, encompassing approximately 23,713 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Staple Tye Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorfields with total crimes: 9
  • Tysea Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lower Meadow with total crimes: 8

How safe is Staple Tye?

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

  • Relative to Harlow:

    • In 2024, Staple Tye reported a higher crime volume than the Harlow average, with 1,210 crimes compared to 994. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Staple Tye witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Harlow.

    • In 2023, Staple Tye experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harlow average, with 1,253 crimes compared to 1,013. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Staple Tye witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Harlow.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Staple Tye Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Staple Tye has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 ranking 6th out of 10 in the Harlow, UK

In 2024, the total Staple Tye crimes were 1,210. The crime rate of Staple Tye in 2024 was 51.03 (year) or 4.25 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Harlow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Staple Tye were around 1,253 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.84 (year) or 4.40 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Harlow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staple Tye)CrimesRank (Staple Tye)CrimesRank (Staple Tye)
Toddbrook193 12,256 11,879 1
Mark Hall115 31,362 31,495 2
Little Parndon and Hare Street115 21,437 21,456 3
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

Staple Tye Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 20256
January 202512
December 202419
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202538
March 202526
February 202523
January 202539
December 202429
November 202432
October 202432
September 202438
August 202434
July 202444

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 202411

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202516
March 202515
February 20254
January 202512
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 20246
October 202415
September 202413
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 202512
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 20249
October 20242
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Staple Tye in May 2025

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

1. Moorfields (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Tysea Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Lower Meadow (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Drugs1
4. Berecroft (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Peterswood (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Long Banks (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
10. Woodhill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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