Crime Rates at Plumtree Drive, Harlow, CM17 0FP

Plumtree Drive area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall , and the 24th lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Plumtree Drive (CM17 0FP) in the last 12 months was 21.4 per 1,000 residents and was 62.3% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Plumtree Drive (CM17 0FP), the main crime hotspot is near Coot Lane. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.