Total Crime Rate
26.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Malkin Drive area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Church Langley North & Newhall , and the 36th 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 Malkin Drive (CM17 9WH) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 53.3% 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 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Malkin Drive (CM17 9WH), the main crime hotspot is near Malkin Drive. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 15 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 | Albert Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Albert Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Doulton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Doulton Close | — |
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