22 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Uttlesford
Compare crime rates across all 22 wards in Uttlesford. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Takeley | 123.0 | 136 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Stansted South & Birchanger | 81.6 | 31 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Great Dunmow North | 58.8 | 28 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Elsenham & Henham | 57.6 | 28 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Great Dunmow South & Barnston | 51.9 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Saffron Walden Audley | 46.2 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Stansted North | 40.9 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Thaxted & the Eastons | 40.4 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Felsted & Stebbing | 38.4 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Saffron Walden Shire | 38.4 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Newport | 32.7 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 12 | High Easter & the Rodings | 30.1 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts | 30.1 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Flitch Green & Little Dunmow | 25.9 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Hatfield Heath | 25.2 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Saffron Walden Castle | 24.6 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Broad Oak & the Hallingburys | 24.5 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Debden & Wimbish | 21.7 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Clavering | 21.4 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Ashdon | 10.9 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Stort Valley | 10.9 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 22 | The Sampfords | 9.2 | 5 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Uttlesford has the highest crime rate?
Takeley has the highest crime rate in Uttlesford, with 123.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Uttlesford?
The Sampfords has the lowest crime rate among Uttlesford's wards, with 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Uttlesford have?
Uttlesford has 22 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.