Total Crime Rate
49.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hanley Lane area has the 27th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall , and the 86th 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 Hanley Lane (CM17 9RT) in the last 12 months was 49.7 per 1,000 residents and was 12.2% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 24.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 292.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hanley Lane (CM17 9RT), the main crime hotspot is near Hanley Lane. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Church Langley North & Newhall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Findings Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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