Crime Rates at Wharley Hook, Harlow, CM18 7DY

Wharley Hook area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Latton Bush & Stewards , and the 30th lowest crime rate of 253 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 7DY) in the last 12 months was 23.5 per 1,000 residents and was 76.9% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wharley Hook (CM18 7DY), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 141 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.