Total Crime Rate
58.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Staffords area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall , and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Staffords (CM17 0JR) in the last 12 months was 58.2 per 1,000 residents and was 2.7% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 33.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Staffords (CM17 0JR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Watlington Road, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Oxleys (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Church Langley North & Newhall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Oxleys | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Watlington Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Oxleys | Awaiting court outcome |
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