Clacton vs Old Harlow

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Clacton Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Old Harlow Essex Police

      Clacton vs Old Harlow Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Clacton
      Essex Police
      6,813 crimes / 12m
      ↓10% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Old Harlow
      Essex Police
      2,770 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clacton
      B Old Harlow
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,813
      2,770
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,573
      2,843
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clacton
      B Old Harlow
      Violent Crime
      3,200 ↓10%
      1,125 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      597 ↑3%
      286 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      400 ↓4%
      151 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      274 ↑3%
      182 ↓34%
      Burglary
      203 ↓6%
      72 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      627 ↓5%
      207 ↑0%
      Drugs
      206 ↓6%
      173 ↑8%
      Public Order
      449 ↓22%
      230 ↑16%
      Robbery
      64 ↓2%
      25 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      460 ↓27%
      190 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓16%
      7 ↓46%
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓20%
      22 ↑22%
      Possession of Weapons
      91 ↓8%
      41 ↑78%
      Other Crime
      161 ↓20%
      59 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clacton is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clacton safer than Old Harlow?

      Clacton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,813 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Harlow has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,770 crimes. Clacton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clacton vs Old Harlow?

      Clacton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Old Harlow shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clacton and Old Harlow?

      In Clacton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,200 incidents). In Old Harlow, it is Violent Crime (1,125 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clacton and Old Harlow?

      Clacton recorded 597 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Harlow recorded 286. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Clacton vs Old Harlow?

      Violent crime in Clacton totalled 3,200 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,125 in Old Harlow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clacton and Old Harlow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clacton recorded 7,573 crimes (now 6,813, a change of -10%). Old Harlow recorded 2,843 crimes previously (now 2,770, -2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clacton and Old Harlow?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Clacton has a resolution rate of 33.8% and Old Harlow has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clacton and Old Harlow?

      Clacton falls within the Essex Police boundary. Old Harlow is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Clacton and Old Harlow?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Clacton or Old Harlow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clacton and Old Harlow. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.