Total Crime Rate
114.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Altham Grove area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Little Parndon & Town Centre , and the 81st highest crime rate of 253 local areas in Harlow .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Altham Grove (CM20 2PN) in the last 12 months was 114.2 per 1,000 residents and was 55.0% lower than the Little Parndon & Town Centre average (253.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 51.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Altham Grove (CM20 2PN), the main crime hotspot is near Altham Grove. Police recorded 57 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Little Parndon & Town Centre| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Altham Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Altham Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Altham Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Altham Grove | Under investigation |
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