Total Crime Rate
42.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Markwell Wood area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Latton Bush & Stewards , and the 63rd 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 Markwell Wood (CM19 5QY) in the last 12 months was 42.3 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery 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 ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -70.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Markwell Wood (CM19 5QY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sports/Recreation Area, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sumners Farm Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Latton Bush & Stewards| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Markwell Wood | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Phelips Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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