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

Overview of Crime in CM18 7BT

THE READINGS, CM18 7BT, Harlow has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population. This CM18 7BT 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 7BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM18 7BT, encompassing approximately 3726 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

CM18 7BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sakins Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Eve Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Latton Green with total crimes: 2

THE READINGS, CM18 7BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-60.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 offences126.17-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.22150.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.647.69%
Shoplifting33.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Public order10.54-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.66160.00%
Burglary93.4912.50%
Public order42.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
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 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary86.44700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.15-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.560.00%
Other crime32.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

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 offences44.03-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.7136.36%
Vehicle crime44.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7810.00%
Other theft52.95400.00%
Burglary41.34100.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences104.8311.11%
Vehicle crime32.68-57.14%
Burglary20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.250.00%
Vehicle crime72.420.00%
Other theft41.880.00%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 202413
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 202315
November 202311
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20249
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sakins Croft
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Eve Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Latton Green
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Regency Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Briars
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rundells
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wharley Hook
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Monksbury
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1