WALFORDS CLOSE, CM17 0DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM17 0DG

WALFORDS CLOSE, CM17 0DG, Harlow has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This CM17 0DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM17 postcode area, which has experienced 149 crimes and a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM17 0DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM17 0DG, encompassing approximately 2797 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CM17 0DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Field with total crimes: 4
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Penshurst with total crimes: 1

WALFORDS CLOSE, CM17 0DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.43150.00%
Vehicle crime51.79150.00%
Public order31.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.93-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.86300.00%
Burglary42.86300.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-85.71%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.511300.00%
Vehicle crime25.000.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-83.33%
Burglary10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-80.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson69.290.00%
Shoplifting62.14-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences52.14-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.44-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences94.6528.57%
Public order33.220.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.441600.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.0875.00%
Vehicle crime32.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs45.72300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.43-42.86%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Shoplifting10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1010.7266.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.57-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.50400.00%
Other theft21.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.220.00%
Vehicle crime62.860.00%
Public order42.140.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 202414
April 20241
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20246
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 202413
January 202417
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM17 0DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mill Field
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. First Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Penshurst
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. East Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wayre Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walfords Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Chippingfield
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. St Edmund'S Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Black Lion Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oakwood Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Jocelyns
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Riley Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1