CM20 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM20 3LH

CM20 3LH, Harlow has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.66 per 1,000 population. This CM20 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM20 3LH, encompassing approximately 3733 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM20 3LH area, explore the CM20 3LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

CM20 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

CM20 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.66-9.09%
Public order1510.7136.36%
Drugs104.0242.86%
Shoplifting102.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.680.00%
Vehicle crime72.41250.00%
Burglary41.87300.00%
Other theft31.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-81.82%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Robbery20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.80-2.22%
Public order1111.7810.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.95120.00%
Shoplifting102.95-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour92.680.00%
Drugs72.41-12.50%
Bicycle theft71.87600.00%
Other theft61.87-33.33%
Other crime31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.27-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4533.4845.16%
Shoplifting2212.0529.41%
Public order105.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.68-10.00%
Other theft92.4112.50%
Drugs82.4133.33%
Theft from the person62.14500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.34100.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.98-26.19%
Shoplifting178.3054.55%
Anti-social behaviour104.55-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.68-43.75%
Other theft82.41-11.11%
Public order62.14-50.00%
Drugs61.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft41.6133.33%
Robbery21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4235.097.69%
Criminal damage and arson1611.2523.08%
Anti-social behaviour124.29-25.00%
Public order123.21-14.29%
Shoplifting113.21-60.71%
Other theft92.9512.50%
Drugs82.41166.67%
Possession of weapons62.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.61300.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.80200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person10.54-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3936.16-35.00%
Shoplifting2810.457.69%
Anti-social behaviour167.50-15.79%
Public order144.29-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson133.7518.18%
Other theft83.48-33.33%
Theft from the person42.14-33.33%
Drugs31.07-57.14%
Robbery30.8050.00%
Other crime30.80-25.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6046.3342.86%
Shoplifting2616.07116.67%
Anti-social behaviour196.9611.76%
Public order165.09100.00%
Other theft124.2971.43%
Criminal damage and arson113.2137.50%
Drugs72.95-22.22%
Theft from the person61.87500.00%
Bicycle theft41.61-20.00%
Other crime41.07300.00%
Possession of weapons31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-50.00%
Robbery20.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.14-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour1711.2530.77%
Shoplifting124.55-42.86%
Drugs93.2112.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.4114.29%
Public order82.14-20.00%
Other theft72.14-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.8750.00%
Bicycle theft51.610.00%
Robbery21.34-33.33%
Other crime10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4338.3059.26%
Shoplifting2111.5231.25%
Anti-social behaviour135.6218.18%
Other theft123.4850.00%
Public order103.210.00%
Drugs82.68-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson72.140.00%
Burglary51.8766.67%
Bicycle theft51.34-37.50%
Theft from the person51.34-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.34100.00%
Possession of weapons41.0733.33%
Robbery31.070.00%
Other crime30.80-40.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2731.60-51.79%
Shoplifting167.23-15.79%
Drugs114.29-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.9510.00%
Public order102.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft82.68166.67%
Other theft82.14-11.11%
Theft from the person72.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.87600.00%
Other crime51.8766.67%
Burglary31.3450.00%
Possession of weapons30.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5639.91-6.67%
Shoplifting1915.005.56%
Public order155.09-31.82%
Drugs154.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.02-47.37%
Other theft92.68-40.00%
Theft from the person72.4140.00%
Robbery41.870.00%
Possession of weapons31.07-40.00%
Other crime30.8050.00%
Bicycle theft30.80-25.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6048.480.00%
Public order2216.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.890.00%
Shoplifting185.090.00%
Other theft154.820.00%
Drugs124.020.00%
Vehicle crime93.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.410.00%
Possession of weapons51.870.00%
Theft from the person51.340.00%
Bicycle theft41.340.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Other crime20.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 529 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202444
July 202445
June 202431
May 202442
April 202439
March 202460
February 202442
January 202443
December 202327
November 202356
October 202360

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 202412
April 202414
March 202416
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202422
June 202417
May 202411
April 202428
March 202426
February 202412
January 202421
December 202316
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 202416
March 202419
February 202417
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20245
June 20249
May 202416
April 202413
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Adams House
    Total8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. East Gate
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North Gate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Terminus Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Downs
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Hides
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tanyard Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Luther King Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Amberry Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Maddox Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A1019
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Dashes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Broadfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1