WHITEWAITS, CM20 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM20 3LJ

WHITEWAITS, CM20 3LJ, Harlow has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This CM20 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM20 3LJ, encompassing approximately 4484 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM20 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monkswick Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Downs with total crimes: 4
  • Parsonage Leys with total crimes: 3

WHITEWAITS, CM20 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.807.69%
Public order43.12300.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.02-13.33%
Other crime52.90400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.47150.00%
Public order33.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.57-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.34150.00%
Public order41.11300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-50.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.24-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.70140.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.780.00%
Public order51.340.00%
Other theft41.1133.33%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.34-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.11100.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.47175.00%
Vehicle crime72.4575.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.57-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.89-71.43%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-85.71%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.80-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour73.12250.00%
Vehicle crime61.5650.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.14171.43%
Vehicle crime44.24-42.86%
Burglary30.89-40.00%
Drugs20.67-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-60.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.03-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.5640.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.56150.00%
Burglary51.11150.00%
Drugs51.1125.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.020.00%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
February 20244
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202415
June 20246
May 202411
April 202412
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 202314
November 202319
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Monkswick Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Downs
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parsonage Leys
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arkwrights
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maddox Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Whitewaits
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Manston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Dashes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Broadfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1