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

Overview of Crime in CM18 7BX

THE READINGS, CM18 7BX, Harlow has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This CM18 7BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM18 postcode area, which has experienced 280 crimes and a crime rate of 10.79 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM18 7BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM18 7BX, encompassing approximately 3848 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM18 7BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Briars with total crimes: 7
  • Primrose Field with total crimes: 5
  • Sakins Croft with total crimes: 3

THE READINGS, CM18 7BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences125.98-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson53.12150.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.32111.11%
Shoplifting34.94200.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary98.0612.50%
Violence and sexual offences92.34125.00%
Public order42.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary85.98700.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.90-41.67%
Other crime31.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.120.00%
Other theft31.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.68-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8045.45%
Vehicle crime64.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.58-15.38%
Burglary52.86150.00%
Other theft51.30400.00%
Vehicle crime51.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30300.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2444.44%
Vehicle crime43.38-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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 offences97.020.00%
Vehicle crime72.3440.00%
Other theft41.82300.00%
Shoplifting41.04100.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2428.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.34400.00%
Vehicle crime51.3025.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202419
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 202412
January 20244
December 202316
November 202311
October 202313
September 20239
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
November 20234
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 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
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 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 20235
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. The Briars
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Primrose Field
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sakins Croft
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Readings
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vertex Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mosaic Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Iceni Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Rundells
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Tye Green Village
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1