Crime Rates at Ridgeways, Church Langley, Harlow, CM17 9HF

Ridgeways area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall , and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 246 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 Ridgeways (CM17 9HF) in the last 12 months was 21.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.3% lower than the Church Langley North & Newhall average (52.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ridgeways (CM17 9HF), the main crime hotspot is near Denby Grange. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.