Crime Rates at Wharley Hook, Harlow, CM18 7DS

Wharley Hook area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Latton Bush & Stewards , and the 40th 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 Wharley Hook (CM18 7DS) in the last 12 months was 32.4 per 1,000 residents and was 67.9% lower than the Latton Bush & Stewards average (100.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wharley Hook (CM18 7DS), the main crime hotspot is near The Fairway. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.