Old Harlow vs Staple Tye

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Old Harlow Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Staple Tye Essex Police

      Old Harlow vs Staple Tye Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Old Harlow
      Essex Police
      2,770 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Staple Tye
      Essex Police
      1,616 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Harlow
      B Staple Tye
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,770
      1,616
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,843
      1,598
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Harlow
      B Staple Tye
      Violent Crime
      1,125 ↑7%
      674 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      286 ↑21%
      194 ↑63%
      Other Theft
      151 ↓35%
      79 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      182 ↓34%
      116 ↓25%
      Burglary
      72 ↓14%
      75 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      207 ↑0%
      124 ↓27%
      Drugs
      173 ↑8%
      77 ↑5%
      Public Order
      230 ↑16%
      117 ↓13%
      Robbery
      25 ↓19%
      13 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      190 ↓23%
      70 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓46%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑22%
      14 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑78%
      26 ↑86%
      Other Crime
      59 ↓6%
      29 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Staple Tye is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Harlow safer than Staple Tye?

      Old Harlow has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,770 crimes in the last 12 months. Staple Tye has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,616 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Harlow vs Staple Tye?

      Old Harlow shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Staple Tye shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Old Harlow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,125 incidents). In Staple Tye, it is Violent Crime (674 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Old Harlow recorded 286 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staple Tye recorded 194. 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 Old Harlow vs Staple Tye?

      Violent crime in Old Harlow totalled 1,125 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 674 in Staple Tye. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Harlow recorded 2,843 crimes (now 2,770, a change of -2.6%). Staple Tye recorded 1,598 crimes previously (now 1,616, +1.1%).

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

      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. Old Harlow has a resolution rate of 28% and Staple Tye has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Harlow and Staple Tye?

      Old Harlow falls within the Essex Police boundary. Staple Tye 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 Old Harlow and Staple Tye?

      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 Old Harlow or Staple Tye on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Harlow and Staple Tye. 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.