CM18 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM18 7JL

CM18 7JL, Harlow has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.57 per 1,000 population. This CM18 7JL 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 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM18 7JL, encompassing approximately 2649 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM18 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Briars with total crimes: 7
  • Copshall Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lower Meadow with total crimes: 5

CM18 7JL 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 offences1210.579.09%
Criminal damage and arson54.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Public order21.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.440.00%
Public order34.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13200.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other crime21.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.44120.00%
Other crime44.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.040.00%
Public order31.89-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-83.33%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.26-16.67%
Public order41.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26-40.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.79150.00%
Public order41.8933.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.51-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.51-25.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 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 offences77.1716.67%
Vehicle crime42.64-33.33%
Public order31.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.26-71.43%
Other theft42.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Burglary10.75-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.9750.00%
Vehicle crime67.93-33.33%
Burglary42.2633.33%
Drugs21.51100.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.46-6.67%
Vehicle crime95.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.400.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Drugs11.13-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.2187.50%
Vehicle crime35.66-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-25.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1110.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.020.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 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
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202411
May 202411
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 202321
September 202314
August 202315
July 20238

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239
August 20233
July 202311

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. The Briars
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Copshall Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Lower Meadow
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Spruce Hill
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Fern Hill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vertex Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mosaic Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Iceni Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sibneys Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1