Crime Rates at The Briars, Harlow, CM18 7DG

The Briars area has the 9th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Latton Bush & Stewards , and the 59th highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around The Briars (CM18 7DG) in the last 12 months was 151.8 per 1,000 residents and was 49.0% higher than the Latton Bush & Stewards average (101.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 74.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Briars (CM18 7DG), the main crime hotspot is near Aylets Field. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.