RECTORY WOOD, CM20 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM20 1RQ

RECTORY WOOD, CM20 1RQ, Harlow has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.13 per 1,000 population. This CM20 1RQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM20 postcode area, which has experienced 333 crimes and a crime rate of 12.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM20 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM20 1RQ, encompassing approximately 3966 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

CM20 1RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • North Gate with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

RECTORY WOOD, CM20 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.13-25.00%
Other theft86.0533.33%
Public order72.02250.00%
Drugs41.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.1145.45%
Other theft68.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-54.55%
Other crime21.260.00%
Public order20.50-66.67%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.90-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson115.55120.00%
Other theft92.7750.00%
Public order62.2750.00%
Vehicle crime61.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.510.00%
Burglary41.51100.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.6420.00%
Other theft69.0820.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-16.67%
Public order41.26-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.65-23.08%
Public order97.56350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.27100.00%
Other theft51.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-44.44%
Shoplifting51.2625.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.4044.44%
Anti-social behaviour99.8312.50%
Vehicle crime42.270.00%
Shoplifting41.01-55.56%
Other theft41.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Public order20.76-60.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.640.00%
Shoplifting96.81125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.270.00%
Public order52.0266.67%
Other theft51.26400.00%
Vehicle crime41.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-71.43%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.8517.39%
Criminal damage and arson76.81133.33%
Shoplifting41.76-55.56%
Public order31.01-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.88-28.12%
Public order115.8022.22%
Shoplifting92.7712.50%
Vehicle crime62.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Other theft30.76-25.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.9060.00%
Public order98.07350.00%
Shoplifting82.27-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.02-20.00%
Other theft41.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.870.00%
Shoplifting115.040.00%
Other theft62.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202432
July 202422
June 202436
May 202430
April 202439
March 202427
February 202427
January 202423
December 202332
November 202320

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM20 1RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order5
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. North Gate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 5. Bowhill Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hodings Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bramble Rise
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morley Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Mead
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hamstel Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Kitson Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wych Elm
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Ram Gorse
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 14. The Hornbeams
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Rectory Wood
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1