THE READINGS, CM18 7BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM18 7BS

THE READINGS, CM18 7BS, Harlow has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.06 per 1,000 population. This CM18 7BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM18 postcode area, which has experienced 246 crimes and a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM18 7BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM18 7BS, encompassing approximately 3692 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM18 7BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Fairway with total crimes: 4
  • The Briars with total crimes: 2
  • Trotters Road with total crimes: 2

THE READINGS, CM18 7BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.060.00%
Drugs21.90100.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.60-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-60.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.25150.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5015.38%
Shoplifting34.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.56116.67%
Burglary103.5211.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.71150.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary96.23800.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.500.00%
Vehicle crime32.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.96150.00%
Public order22.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Other theft20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.06-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.0460.00%
Vehicle crime34.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.50-9.09%
Burglary42.71100.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9622.22%
Vehicle crime52.980.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.850.00%
Vehicle crime52.440.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Shoplifting41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202412
June 202415
May 202413
April 20246
March 202410
February 202410
January 20244
December 202316
November 202310
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202410
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Fairway
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Briars
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Trotters Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sakins Croft
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Commonside Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Tysea Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wharley Hook
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Regency Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Oak End
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1