READ CLOSE, CM20 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM20 2SW

READ CLOSE, CM20 2SW, Harlow has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This CM20 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM20 2SW, encompassing approximately 1970 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM20 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hodings Road with total crimes: 3
  • Huntley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parndon Mill Lane with total crimes: 2

READ CLOSE, CM20 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6120.00%
Vehicle crime33.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.57150.00%
Public order22.54-33.33%
Other crime21.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.63400.00%
Burglary42.540.00%
Public order32.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.55-60.00%
Other theft12.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.09900.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.550.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-83.33%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.05-33.33%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-60.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.54-28.57%
Other theft12.540.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1216.67%
Vehicle crime53.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.540.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.090.00%
Vehicle crime33.050.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 202410
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hodings Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Huntley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Parndon Mill Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ram Gorse
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Ash Tree Field
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burnt Mill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St. Mary'S Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. The Hornbeams
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1