CM20 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM20 2HJ

CM20 2HJ, Harlow has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 145.87 per 1,000 population. This CM20 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM20 2HJ, encompassing approximately 178 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM20 2HJ area, explore the CM20 2HJ 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: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CM20 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Temple Bank with total crimes: 3
  • East Road with total crimes: 2

CM20 2HJ 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9145.87350.00%
Violence and sexual offences750.49250.00%
Other theft339.2750.00%
Vehicle crime316.8350.00%
Burglary116.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.610.00%
Public order15.61-75.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order484.1633.33%
Vehicle crime222.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences211.22-60.00%
Other theft211.22-81.82%
Shoplifting211.22-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour111.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.61-75.00%
Theft from the person15.610.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11196.37175.00%
Shoplifting761.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences539.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson428.05300.00%
Public order322.44200.00%
Burglary216.830.00%
Vehicle crime211.220.00%
Drugs111.220.00%

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
Shoplifting795.3840.00%
Other theft439.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour222.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.220.00%
Public order15.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.61-80.00%
Robbery15.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences589.77150.00%
Shoplifting528.0525.00%
Other theft328.0550.00%
Vehicle crime216.830.00%
Bicycle theft111.220.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting472.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.83-33.33%
Other theft211.22-66.67%
Public order111.220.00%
Burglary15.610.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft695.38100.00%
Shoplifting533.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences328.05-62.50%
Vehicle crime116.830.00%
Burglary15.610.00%
Robbery15.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8123.43700.00%
Shoplifting544.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson428.050.00%
Other theft322.44-40.00%
Drugs116.830.00%
Public order15.610.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft567.33150.00%
Shoplifting328.05-57.14%
Burglary216.83100.00%
Vehicle crime111.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.610.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting789.7716.67%
Public order239.27100.00%
Other crime211.220.00%
Other theft211.22100.00%
Drugs111.22-50.00%
Burglary15.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting695.38-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.66-25.00%
Drugs216.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.22100.00%
Vehicle crime111.22-50.00%
Other theft15.61-83.33%
Public order15.610.00%
Theft from the person15.610.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8145.87-11.11%
Other theft644.8820.00%
Violence and sexual offences433.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime222.440.00%
Burglary111.220.00%
Possession of weapons15.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.610.00%
Other crime15.610.00%
Public order15.610.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9145.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences850.490.00%
Other theft544.880.00%
Vehicle crime228.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.220.00%
Public order15.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 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 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Temple Bank
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. East Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Station Approach
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Black Lion Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Jocelyns
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1