Total Crime Rate
230.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
106.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026West Side Business Centre area has the 9th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Great Parndon , and the 30th highest crime rate of 246 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 West Side Business Centre (CM19 5SR) in the last 12 months was 230.9 per 1,000 residents and was 211.1% higher than the Great Parndon average (74.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 42 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 49 (≈ 106.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Side Business Centre (CM19 5SR), the main crime hotspot is near Harold Close. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Harlow| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Merring Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Harold Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Harold Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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