Crime Rate in Uttlesford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Uttlesford

The total recorded crimes in Uttlesford, Uttlesford in January 2025 are around 505 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Uttlesford crime rate of 5.53 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (174) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (62) incidents (-4.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-10.17% decrease)
Uttlesford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 78
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Bassingbourn Road with total crimes: 12

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 (166 crimes), and the safest, The Sampfords (2 crimes), is 164 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Uttlesford.

Similarly, the area of Takeley, Airport & Mountfitchet South (180 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Audley End, Ashdon & the Chesterfords (19 crimes), with a difference of 161 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Uttlesford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Takeley166
Great Dunmow South & Barnston46
Great Dunmow North30
Saffron Walden Shire29
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts28

Safest Wards:

Debden & Wimbish4
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow3
Ashdon3
Stort Valley3
The Sampfords2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Takeley, Airport & Mountfitchet South180
Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham62
Saffron Walden Town59
Great Dunmow49
Flitch Green, Felsted & High Easter40

Safest Areas:

Flitch Green, Felsted & High Easter40
Newport, Littlebury & Clavering36
Hatfield Heath, Hallingburys & Rodings33
Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter27
Audley End, Ashdon & the Chesterfords19

Uttlesford Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Uttlesford has recorded 505 crimes with crime rate of 5.53 ranking 232th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon246 113,699 123,581 12
Rochford313 124,940 114,915 11
Castle Point447 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree832 911,752 811,413 8
Brentwood425 86,730 76,665 6
Colchester1,218 518,598 416,595 7
Chelmsford1,123 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest872 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,058 315,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,478 220,557 220,839 2
Harlow849 110,933 111,148 1

Uttlesford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (292 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (142 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
November 202412
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202420
November 202418
October 202422
September 202415
August 202416
July 20247
June 202428

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202437
November 202430
October 202439
September 202429
August 202441
July 202433
June 202468

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202427
November 202429
October 202414
September 202412
August 202414
July 202435
June 202462

A total of 367 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202536
December 202430
November 202436
October 202452
September 202435
August 202441
July 202441
June 202496

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 610 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 76.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202553
December 202459
November 202465
October 202481
September 202463
August 202470
July 202477
June 2024142

A total of 199 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202524
December 202424
November 202414
October 202422
September 202424
August 202437
July 202420
June 202434

A total of 343 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202543
December 202437
November 202433
October 202445
September 202441
August 202439
July 202433
June 202472

A total of 541 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202562
December 202465
November 202457
October 202468
September 202436
August 202474
July 202463
June 2024116

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248
July 20243
June 202416

A total of 136 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 20249
November 202412
October 202416
September 202415
August 20248
July 202422
June 202438

A total of 1437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 179.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025174
December 2024145
November 2024141
October 2024146
September 2024186
August 2024165
July 2024188
June 2024292

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Uttlesford in January 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total78
Other theft20
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Theft from the person3
Possession of weapons3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Burglary1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Vehicle crime1
3. Bassingbourn Road (Map)
Total12
Other theft7
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
Public order1
4. Chapmans Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime1
5. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
6. Coopers Villas (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

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