Crime Rates at Clifford Close, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0FB

Clifford Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Weald Bassett , and the 179th highest crime rate of 374 local areas in Epping Forest .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Clifford Close (CM17 0FB) in the last 12 months was 59.0 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% lower than the North Weald Bassett average (84.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 34.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Clifford Close (CM17 0FB), the main crime hotspot is near Harlow Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.