CM20 2BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM20 2BZ

CM20 2BZ, Harlow has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.78 per 1,000 population. This CM20 2BZ 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 2BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM20 2BZ, encompassing approximately 828 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM20 2BZ area, explore the CM20 2BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM20 2BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • West Road with total crimes: 2
  • West Place with total crimes: 2

CM20 2BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting933.78350.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.86300.00%
Vehicle crime49.650.00%
Other theft34.8350.00%
Public order23.620.00%
Burglary12.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson214.48-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.41-66.67%
Other theft22.41-84.62%
Public order22.41-33.33%
Shoplifting22.41-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour12.410.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1345.84225.00%
Shoplifting715.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.44200.00%
Vehicle crime37.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.620.00%
Public order33.6250.00%
Burglary13.620.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting725.3316.67%
Other theft48.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.830.00%
Public order23.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.41-80.00%
Vehicle crime12.41-66.67%
Burglary11.210.00%
Robbery11.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1036.19400.00%
Shoplifting612.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.2466.67%
Vehicle crime36.03-25.00%
Other theft33.6250.00%
Other crime23.620.00%
Public order12.410.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting525.33-16.67%
Vehicle crime46.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41100.00%
Other theft22.41-50.00%
Burglary12.410.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting625.33-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences47.24-20.00%
Other theft44.83100.00%
Burglary14.830.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Robbery11.210.00%
Public order11.21-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting731.3740.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.44400.00%
Public order56.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.030.00%
Other theft23.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-80.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting520.51-28.57%
Vehicle crime56.03400.00%
Other theft46.0333.33%
Public order14.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-50.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting722.920.00%
Other theft38.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.41-50.00%
Other crime22.410.00%
Vehicle crime12.41-66.67%
Drugs11.21-50.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting733.78-22.22%
Other theft58.44-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences46.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime34.83-25.00%
Drugs23.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting944.640.00%
Other theft810.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.650.00%
Vehicle crime49.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.830.00%
Public order22.410.00%
Burglary12.410.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 202410
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202413
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM20 2BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. West Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. West Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. South Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Muskham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Penshurst
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. East Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1