Crime Rate in Sumners and Kingsmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sumners and Kingsmoor

The total recorded crimes in Sumners and Kingsmoor, Harlow, UK in February 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sumners and Kingsmoor crime rate of 1.80 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 Sumners and Kingsmoor, encompassing approximately 17,206 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-43.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sumners and Kingsmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milwards with total crimes: 7
  • Brockles Mead with total crimes: 5
  • Fennells with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sumners and Kingsmoor?

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

  • Relative to Harlow:

    • In 2024, Sumners and Kingsmoor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harlow average, with 557 crimes compared to 994.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sumners and Kingsmoor recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sumners and Kingsmoor had fewer crimes than the Harlow average, with 675 crimes compared to 1,013. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sumners and Kingsmoor recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sumners and Kingsmoor Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Sumners and Kingsmoor has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 10th out of 10 in the Harlow, UK

In 2024, the total Sumners and Kingsmoor crimes were 557. The crime rate of Sumners and Kingsmoor in 2024 was 32.37 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Harlow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sumners and Kingsmoor were around 675 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.23 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking 8 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
Old Harlow54 7918 6782 7
Harlow Common40 8527 9655 9
Great Parndon33 9387 11449 11
Church Langley24 11444 10482 10

Sumners and Kingsmoor 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 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 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 (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202530
December 202411
November 202419
October 202419
September 20248
August 202417
July 202422
June 202452
May 202418
April 202416
March 202419

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 202420
May 20242
April 202411
March 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
March 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Sumners and Kingsmoor in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sumners and Kingsmoor postcode area is presented below.

1. Milwards (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Brockles Mead (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Fennells (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Millersdale (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Taylifers (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Long Wood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ployters Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broadley Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sycamore Field (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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