PENNYMEAD, CM20 3HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM20 3HZ

PENNYMEAD, CM20 3HZ, Harlow has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This CM20 3HZ 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 3HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM20 3HZ, encompassing approximately 2780 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM20 3HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harefield with total crimes: 7
  • Quarry Spring with total crimes: 6
  • Ladyshot with total crimes: 4

PENNYMEAD, CM20 3HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5544.44%
Public order44.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.75-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson33.2450.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.91-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson26.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.9512.50%
Drugs56.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.55-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-50.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0712.50%
Vehicle crime63.24200.00%
Burglary42.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.03-46.67%
Vehicle crime22.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2736.36%
Other crime35.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-66.67%
Other theft10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.63-15.38%
Vehicle crime63.96100.00%
Public order22.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.7118.18%
Public order34.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.910.00%
Vehicle crime43.960.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202417
June 202418
May 202416
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 202415
December 202311
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM20 3HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harefield
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Quarry Spring
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ladyshot
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Pennymead
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vicarage Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Momples Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1