Crime Rate in Toddbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Toddbrook

The total recorded crimes in Toddbrook, Harlow, UK in May 2025 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Toddbrook crime rate of 6.25 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 Toddbrook, encompassing approximately 30,877 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Toddbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 22
  • Appleton Close with total crimes: 15
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14

How safe is Toddbrook?

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

  • Relative to Harlow:

    • In 2024, Toddbrook reported a higher crime volume than the Harlow average, with 2,256 crimes compared to 994. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Toddbrook witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Harlow.

    • In 2023, Toddbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Harlow average, with 1,879 crimes compared to 1,013. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Toddbrook witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Harlow.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Toddbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Toddbrook has recorded 193 crimes with crime rate of 6.25 ranking 1th out of 10 in the Harlow, UK

In 2024, the total Toddbrook crimes were 2,256. The crime rate of Toddbrook in 2024 was 73.06 (year) or 6.09 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Harlow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Toddbrook were around 1,879 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.85 (year) or 5.07 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Harlow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Toddbrook)CrimesRank (Toddbrook)CrimesRank (Toddbrook)
Mark Hall115 31,362 31,495 2
Little Parndon and Hare Street115 21,437 21,456 3
Staple Tye82 61,210 41,253 4
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

Toddbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202512
February 202512
January 202511
December 202413
November 202410
October 202413
September 20248
August 202418
July 202418

A total of 191 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202520
March 202525
February 202517
January 202511
December 202417
November 202410
October 202416
September 202425
August 202413
July 202412

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202516
February 202511
January 202514
December 202415
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 202514
January 202516
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20248
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 691 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202569
March 202579
February 202563
January 202569
December 202453
November 202442
October 202468
September 202464
August 202455
July 202469

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 202511
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 202411
September 20248
August 202416
July 202418

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 286 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202535
March 202529
February 202528
January 202527
December 202434
November 202418
October 202431
September 202418
August 202419
July 202426

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 202510
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 20242
July 202410

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20253
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248

High Crime Locations Toddbrook in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Appleton Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. North Gate (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Bushey Croft (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Dads Wood (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Public order1
8. A1169 (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Willowfield (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Five Acres (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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