CM18 7BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM18 7BG

CM18 7BG, Harlow has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8951.15 per 1,000 population. This CM18 7BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM18 postcode area, which has experienced 255 crimes and a crime rate of 9.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM18 7BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM18 7BG, encompassing approximately 15 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM18 7BG area, explore the CM18 7BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (23.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

CM18 7BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • East Gate with total crimes: 11

CM18 7BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences578951.1523.91%
Criminal damage and arson133618.5562.50%
Public order12825.28-14.29%
Shoplifting12761.80-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour10761.80-9.09%
Other theft10634.83-23.08%
Drugs9634.8328.57%
Robbery4571.35300.00%
Vehicle crime3253.93-40.00%
Other crime3190.45200.00%
Bicycle theft3190.45200.00%
Theft from the person2190.45-66.67%
Burglary2126.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons1126.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences468506.77-2.13%
Shoplifting172920.2330.77%
Public order141079.22100.00%
Other theft13888.7730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11825.28-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson8698.320.00%
Drugs7507.87-12.50%
Theft from the person6444.38100.00%
Vehicle crime5380.90400.00%
Burglary3317.420.00%
Robbery1190.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons163.480.00%
Bicycle theft163.48-80.00%
Other crime163.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences477618.0020.51%
Shoplifting132983.72-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour12825.28-20.00%
Other theft10761.80-23.08%
Drugs8634.83-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson8507.87-50.00%
Public order7507.87-46.15%
Bicycle theft5444.380.00%
Burglary3317.4250.00%
Theft from the person3190.45200.00%
Robbery2190.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime1126.97-83.33%
Possession of weapons163.48-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399268.57-15.22%
Criminal damage and arson162475.85-5.88%
Shoplifting161015.73-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour151015.73-25.00%
Other theft13952.2562.50%
Public order13825.28-7.14%
Drugs9825.2880.00%
Vehicle crime6571.3550.00%
Possession of weapons6380.900.00%
Bicycle theft5380.90150.00%
Robbery3317.42-40.00%
Other crime2190.450.00%
Burglary2126.970.00%
Theft from the person1126.97-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4610093.85-28.12%
Shoplifting292920.23-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour201841.02-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson171269.67142.86%
Public order141079.220.00%
Other theft8888.77-20.00%
Robbery5507.87150.00%
Drugs5317.42-28.57%
Theft from the person5317.42-28.57%
Vehicle crime4317.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft2253.93-75.00%
Burglary2126.970.00%
Other crime2126.97-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6412061.8452.38%
Shoplifting314062.93121.43%
Anti-social behaviour231967.9876.92%
Public order141460.1227.27%
Other theft10888.7766.67%
Vehicle crime8634.830.00%
Bicycle theft8507.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson7507.87-12.50%
Drugs7444.38-12.50%
Theft from the person7444.38133.33%
Possession of weapons5444.38400.00%
Other crime4317.42300.00%
Robbery2253.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427491.04-12.50%
Shoplifting142666.30-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour13888.77-18.75%
Public order11825.28-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson8698.3233.33%
Drugs8507.8714.29%
Other theft6507.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft6380.9020.00%
Burglary3380.90-25.00%
Theft from the person3190.45-40.00%
Robbery2190.45-50.00%
Other crime1126.970.00%
Possession of weapons163.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences489776.4429.73%
Shoplifting223047.20-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour161396.63100.00%
Public order141015.7340.00%
Other theft12888.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime7761.8075.00%
Drugs7444.38-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson6444.38-14.29%
Bicycle theft5380.90-50.00%
Theft from the person5317.42-28.57%
Robbery4317.420.00%
Burglary4253.93-42.86%
Possession of weapons3253.93-25.00%
Other crime1190.45-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379712.95-26.00%
Shoplifting282348.8816.67%
Other theft151777.5325.00%
Drugs11952.25-21.43%
Public order10698.32-37.50%
Bicycle theft10634.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour8634.83-27.27%
Burglary7507.8740.00%
Criminal damage and arson7444.38133.33%
Theft from the person7444.3816.67%
Other crime5444.3866.67%
Vehicle crime4317.42300.00%
Possession of weapons4253.9333.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences509776.44-13.79%
Shoplifting243174.170.00%
Public order161523.60-15.79%
Drugs141015.7316.67%
Other theft12888.77-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour11761.80-26.67%
Theft from the person6698.320.00%
Burglary5380.9066.67%
Robbery4317.42100.00%
Possession of weapons3253.93-57.14%
Other crime3190.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson3190.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft2190.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime1126.97-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5811490.49-14.71%
Shoplifting243682.0341.18%
Public order191523.60-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour151206.1836.36%
Other theft13952.25-13.33%
Drugs12825.28-7.69%
Vehicle crime8761.80100.00%
Possession of weapons7507.8740.00%
Criminal damage and arson6444.38-33.33%
Theft from the person6380.90200.00%
Bicycle theft5380.90-37.50%
Burglary3317.42-40.00%
Other crime3190.45200.00%
Robbery2190.45-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6811490.4915.25%
Public order204316.8753.85%
Shoplifting171269.67-26.09%
Other theft151079.22-6.25%
Drugs13952.25160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11825.28-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson9698.32-30.77%
Bicycle theft8571.3560.00%
Burglary5507.87-16.67%
Possession of weapons5317.4266.67%
Vehicle crime4317.420.00%
Robbery3253.9350.00%
Theft from the person2190.45-33.33%
Other crime1126.97-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5911363.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour233745.520.00%
Shoplifting231460.120.00%
Other theft161460.120.00%
Public order131015.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson13825.280.00%
Burglary6825.280.00%
Bicycle theft5380.900.00%
Drugs5317.420.00%
Vehicle crime4317.420.00%
Other crime4253.930.00%
Theft from the person3253.930.00%
Possession of weapons3190.450.00%
Robbery2190.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 202314
October 202312
September 202313
August 20235

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 661 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202457
July 202446
June 202447
May 202439
April 202446
March 202464
February 202442
January 202448
December 202337
November 202350
October 202358
September 202368
August 202359

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 202415
April 202420
March 202423
February 202413
January 202416
December 20238
November 202311
October 202315
September 202311
August 202323

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202414
June 20247
May 202413
April 202414
March 202414
February 202411
January 202414
December 202310
November 202316
October 202319
September 202320
August 202313

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 202416
April 202417
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20239
August 202313

A total of 270 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202417
June 202413
May 202416
April 202429
March 202431
February 202414
January 202422
December 202328
November 202324
October 202324
September 202317
August 202323

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202413
June 202410
May 202413
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 202412
December 202315
November 202312
October 202313
September 202315
August 202316

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235
August 20236

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235
September 20238
August 20235

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235
August 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM18 7BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 3. East Gate
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Torkildsen Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Adams House
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crown Gate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wych Elm
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Terminus Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Hides
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Netteswell Orchard
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. A1019
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bramble Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Hospital
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Kitson Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. North Gate
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Luther King Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Playhouse Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Morley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bowhill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rectory Wood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Post Office Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Velizy Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Park Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1