Crime Rate in Uttlesford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Uttlesford

The total recorded crimes in Uttlesford, UK in May 2025 are around 512 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Uttlesford crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Uttlesford, encompassing approximately 91,344 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (196) incidents (19.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (5.80% increase)
  • Other theft: (52) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
Uttlesford Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 77
  • Bassingbourn Road with total crimes: 13
  • Bury Lodge Lane with total crimes: 10

Uttlesford Police Info:

Essex Police

How safe is Uttlesford?

To understand the safety of Uttlesford, we need to analyze Uttlesford crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Uttlesford has recorded 6,354 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 69.56 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 257 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,858 crimes with a crime rate of 64.13, ranking it 271 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Essex:

    • In 2024, Uttlesford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Essex average, with 6354 crimes compared to 11188.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Uttlesford witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Uttlesford had fewer crimes than the Essex average, with 5,858 crimes compared to 10,805. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Uttlesford witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Uttlesford is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Essex, Uttlesford has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Uttlesford Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Takeley (143 crimes), and the safest, The Sampfords (2 crimes), is 141 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Uttlesford.

Similarly, the area of Takeley, Airport & Mountfitchet South (177 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Newport, Littlebury & Clavering (21 crimes), with a difference of 156 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Uttlesford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Takeley143
Saffron Walden Shire45
Stansted South & Birchanger41
Great Dunmow South & Barnston34
Great Dunmow North33

Safest Wards:

Debden & Wimbish6
Clavering5
Stort Valley3
Ashdon2
The Sampfords2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Takeley, Airport & Mountfitchet South177
Saffron Walden Town73
Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham62
Great Dunmow51
Flitch Green, Felsted & High Easter48

Safest Areas:

Flitch Green, Felsted & High Easter48
Hatfield Heath, Hallingburys & Rodings29
Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter29
Audley End, Ashdon & the Chesterfords22
Newport, Littlebury & Clavering21

Uttlesford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Uttlesford has recorded 512 crimes with crime rate of 5.61 ranking 281th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2024, the total Uttlesford crimes were 6,354. The crime rate of Uttlesford in 2024 was 69.56 (year) or 5.80 (month) ranking it 257 danzarous in the UK. Uttlesford ranked 9 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Essex.

In 2023, the total crimes in Uttlesford were around 5,858 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.13 (year) or 5.34 (month) ranking 271 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Essex, Uttlesford ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 10 as per crime rate of Uttlesford

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon265 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford340 124,940 114,915 11
Castle Point489 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree931 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,616 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood490 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,340 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest956 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,214 515,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,621 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow918 210,933 111,148 1

Uttlesford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (196 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (164 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (69 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (163 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (58 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 138 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (174 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 145 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (141 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (146 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (81 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (186 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (165 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (74 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 188 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248
July 20243

A total of 634 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202558
March 202551
February 202548
January 202562
December 202465
November 202457
October 202468
September 202436
August 202474
July 202463

A total of 178 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202517
February 202512
January 202515
December 202420
November 202418
October 202422
September 202415
August 202416
July 20247

A total of 1806 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 164.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025196
April 2025164
March 2025163
February 2025138
January 2025174
December 2024145
November 2024141
October 2024146
September 2024186
August 2024165
July 2024188

A total of 387 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202522
March 202529
February 202535
January 202543
December 202437
November 202433
October 202445
September 202441
August 202439
July 202433

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 202412
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410

A total of 310 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202536
March 202546
February 202528
January 202546
December 202427
November 202429
October 202414
September 202412
August 202414
July 202435

A total of 449 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202565
March 202547
February 202529
January 202536
December 202430
November 202436
October 202452
September 202435
August 202441
July 202441

A total of 731 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202569
March 202558
February 202563
January 202553
December 202459
November 202465
October 202481
September 202463
August 202470
July 202477

A total of 149 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 20249
November 202412
October 202416
September 202415
August 20248
July 202422

A total of 341 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202537
March 202516
February 202527
January 202522
December 202437
November 202430
October 202439
September 202429
August 202441
July 202433

A total of 265 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202541
February 202520
January 202524
December 202424
November 202414
October 202422
September 202424
August 202437
July 202420

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241

High Crime Locations Uttlesford in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Uttlesford postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total77
Anti-social behaviour19
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft14
Shoplifting8
Possession of weapons5
Drugs5
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
2. Bassingbourn Road (Map)
Total13
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime2
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
3. Bury Lodge Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Public order1
4. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Tukes Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
Burglary1

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