Crime Rates at Walfords Close, Harlow, CM17 0DG

Walfords Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall , and the 82nd highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Walfords Close (CM17 0DG) in the last 12 months was 113.8 per 1,000 residents and was 101.0% higher than the Church Langley North & Newhall average (56.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 62.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Walfords Close (CM17 0DG), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.