Crime Rates at Churchfield, Harlow, CM20 3DE

Churchfield area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bush Fair , and the 111th 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 Churchfield (CM20 3DE) in the last 12 months was 60.9 per 1,000 residents and was 39.4% lower than the Bush Fair average (100.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 30.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Churchfield (CM20 3DE), the main crime hotspot is near Ladyshot. Police recorded 54 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.