Waltham Forest

Crime Rate in Waltham Forest

Dartford crime rate

Overview of Dartford crime rate

Dartford has a medium crime rating, placing it 12th out of 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rates. The area reported 13,749 incidents in 2023, with a population of 116,753, leading to a crime rate of 117.76 incidents per 1,000 people. Notably, this rate reflects a 4.02% decrease from the previous year.
The most prevalent crimes in Dartford include Violence and sexual offences (34.8%), Shoplifting (12.1%), and Anti-social behaviour (11.8%), with the least common being Robbery (0.8%), Theft from the person (0.7%), and Bicycle theft (0.5%).
Dartford is divided into 20 wards, with Town (Dartford) (377.4), Stone Castle (290.9), and Stone House (151.9) experiencing the highest crime rates. Conversely, the safest wards are Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley (57.1), Joyden’s Wood (54.8), and Heath (Dartford) (48.9).
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In Dartford, there was an initial rise in Anti-social behaviour by 7.46% in 2020 and in Shoplifting by 3.14% in 2022 and 1.61% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences increased by 2.62% in 2021. However, there were decreases in Anti-social behaviour in the subsequent years, a drop in Burglary and Other theft in 2020, a decrease in Public order offenses in 2022, and a decline in Vehicle crime in 2020, with Violence and sexual offences experiencing a significant reduction in 2023.

Dartford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 13749 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4786 (34.8)%
  • Shoplifting – 1664 (12.1)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1629 (11.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1209 (8.8)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1149 (8.4)%
  • Other theft – 994 (7.2)%
  • Public order – 771 (5.6)%
  • Burglary – 406 (3.0)%
  • Drugs – 393 (2.9)%
  • Other crime – 353 (2.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 117 (0.9)%
  • Robbery – 116 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 92 (0.7)%
  • Bicycle theft – 70 (0.5)%

How does Dartford compare against nearby areas ?

Dartford ranks 12th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Dartford wards

There are 20 wards within Dartford. Town (Dartford), Stone Castle, Stone House has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Dartford

There are 12 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Dartford. Highest crime rates in DA9, DA11, DA10 .

  • DA9 – 188.8
  • DA11 – 160.2
  • DA10 – 133.0
  • DA1 – 116.8
  • DA2 – 108.2
  • BR8 – 102.8
  • DA17 – 89.2
  • DA14 – 86.5
  • DA4 – 79.2
  • DA3 – 62.4
  • DA13 – 56.3
  • DA5 – 54.2

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Harlow crime rate

Overview of Harlow crime rate

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.

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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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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

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Uttlesford crime rate

Overview of Uttlesford crime rate

Crime rating – low.

Situated 18th in terms of safety among nearby boroughs, Uttlesford documented 6,430 criminal incidents in 2023. With a population of 91,341, the crime rate is 70.4 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 2.28% reduction from the previous year.

In Uttlesford, the most frequent crime types are Violence and sexual offences (32.9%), Other theft (13.3%), and Anti-social behaviour (12.3%). The least common include Theft from the person (1.5%), Robbery (0.5%), and Bicycle theft (0.3%).

Among the 22 wards of Uttlesford, those with the highest crime figures are Elsenham & Henham (220.3), Stansted South & Birchanger (140.9), and Takeley (129.0). The safest wards are Debden & Wimbish (32.2), The Sampfords (31.4), and Clavering (29.2).

Reviewing postcode districts within Uttlesford, CM24 (128.3), CM1 (126.8), and CM77 (112.1) exhibit the highest crime rates. The most secure are CB10 (53.4), SG8 (53.2), and CB11 (39.5).

In Uttlesford, there has been a notable increase in Other theft with rates climbing by 2.13 in 2022 and by 1.81 in 2023. Additionally, Violence and sexual offences saw a rise of 2.33 in 2021. On the other hand, there has been a significant drop in Anti-social behaviour, with rate changes of -2.94 in 2021, -5.05 in 2022, and -3.54 in 2023. Burglary rates decreased by -2.15 in 2020, while Other theft also fell by -4.66 in the same year. Moreover, Shoplifting and Violence and sexual offences saw decreases of -2.22 and -1.91 respectively in 2020.

Uttlesford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 6430 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2115 (32.9)%
  • Other theft – 855 (13.3)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 791 (12.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 489 (7.6)%
  • Vehicle crime – 472 (7.3)%
  • Public order – 462 (7.2)%
  • Burglary – 369 (5.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 289 (4.5)%
  • Drugs – 170 (2.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 156 (2.4)%
  • Other crime – 115 (1.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 96 (1.5)%
  • Robbery – 29 (0.5)%
  • Bicycle theft – 22 (0.3)%

How does Uttlesford compare against nearby areas ?

Uttlesford ranks 18th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Uttlesford

There are 15 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Uttlesford. Highest crime rates in CM24, CM1, CM77 .

  • CM24 – 128.3
  • CM1 – 126.8
  • CM77 – 112.1
  • CM22 – 104.6
  • CB1 – 104.3
  • CB21 – 83.2
  • CM23 – 83.1
  • CM17 – 80.2
  • CM7 – 75.0
  • CB6 – 57.2
  • CM6 – 57.2
  • CM3 – 54.5
  • CB10 – 53.4
  • SG8 – 53.2
  • CB11 – 39.5

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Harrow crime rate

Crime rating – low.
Harrow ranks 23rd out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 20313 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Harrow has a population of 261203.
This equates to a crime rate of 77.77 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents a decrease of 1.03 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Harrow in 33rd position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Barnet crime rate

Crime rating – low.
Barnet ranks 21st out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 36805 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Barnet has a population of 389344.
This equates to a crime rate of 94.53 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents a decrease of 0.08 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Barnet in 26th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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