Crime Rate in Staple Tye: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Staple Tye

The total recorded crimes in Staple Tye, Harlow, UK in February 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Staple Tye crime rate of 2.45 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-41.03% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Staple Tye Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berecroft with total crimes: 7
  • Long Banks with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Staple Tye has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 2.45 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.

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
Netteswell71 4972 51,102 5
Old Harlow54 7918 6782 7
Sumners and Kingsmoor31 10557 8675 8
Harlow Common40 8527 9655 9
Great Parndon33 9387 11449 11
Church Langley24 11444 10482 10

Staple Tye 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 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202512
December 202419
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 202420

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 20246
October 202415
September 202413
August 20244
July 20245
June 202424
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202539
December 202429
November 202432
October 202432
September 202438
August 202434
July 202444
June 202494
May 202430
April 202426
March 202431

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 202512
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 202428
May 20245
April 202425
March 202433

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 20249
October 20242
September 20246
August 202412
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412
April 20249
March 20249

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20241
July 20243
June 20248
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Staple Tye in February 2025

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

1. Berecroft (Map)
Total7
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Long Banks (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Moorfields (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. The Briars (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Sibneys Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Lower Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Spruce Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Joyners Field (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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