Overview of Harlow crime rate
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Harlow, with a high crime rating, is ranked 7th among 25 nearby districts based on crime rates. In 2023, there were 11,975 crimes reported in a population of 93,328, leading to a crime rate of 128.31 per 1,000 residents, which reflects a 6.6% decrease from the previous year.
The most frequently reported crimes in Harlow are Violence and sexual offences (37.4%), Vehicle crime (10.3%), and Public order offences (8.0%), with the least common being possession of weapons, robbery, and theft from the person.
In Harlow’s 11 wards, Toddbrook (283.8), Mark Hall (186.4), and Staple Tye (162.8) exhibit the highest crime rates, while Harlow Common, Great Parndon, and Church Langley are the safest areas.
Looking at postcode districts within or overlapping Harlow, CM20 (207.8), CM18 (115.7), and CM19 (87.6) have the highest crime rates, as opposed to CM19, CM17, and CM21, which are the safest.
In Harlow, there was an initial rise in Anti-social behaviour, Shoplifting, Vehicle crime, and Violence and sexual offences in 2020 and 2021. However, there has been a significant decrease in anti-social behaviour, along with reductions in other theft, public order offences in 2023, and a notable decrease in violence and sexual offences by 2023, indicating a varied crime trend over the years.
Harlow crime incidents by crime type
A total of 11975 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
- Violence and sexual offences – 4477 (37.4)%
- Vehicle crime – 1239 (10.3)%
- Public order – 960 (8.0)%
- Anti-social behaviour – 955 (8.0)%
- Criminal damage and arson – 915 (7.6)%
- Other theft – 849 (7.1)%
- Shoplifting – 843 (7.0)%
- Burglary – 498 (4.2)%
- Drugs – 484 (4.0)%
- Other crime – 213 (1.8)%
- Bicycle theft – 153 (1.3)%
- Possession of weapons – 153 (1.3)%
- Robbery – 121 (1.0)%
- Theft from the person – 115 (1.0)%
How does Harlow compare against nearby areas ?
Harlow ranks 7th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.
List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):
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Crime rates in Harlow wards
There are 11 wards within Harlow. Toddbrook, Mark Hall, Staple Tye has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.
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List of all 11 wards from high crime rate to low.
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Crime rates in postcode districts under Harlow
There are 5 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Harlow. Highest crime rates in CM20, CM18, CM19 .
- CM20 – 207.8
- CM18 – 115.7
- CM19 – 87.6
- CM17 – 80.2
- CM21 – 54.2
Postcode districts in Harlow
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