Crime Rate in Uttlesford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Uttlesford

The total recorded crimes in Uttlesford, UK in July 2025 are around 551 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Uttlesford crime rate of 6.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (190) incidents (23.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (27.91% increase)
Uttlesford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 73
  • Bassingbourn Road with total crimes: 20
  • 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 (149 crimes), and the safest, Hatfield Heath (1 crimes), is 148 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Uttlesford.

Similarly, the area of Takeley, Airport & Mountfitchet South (182 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter (21 crimes), with a difference of 161 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Uttlesford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Takeley149
Great Dunmow South & Barnston50
Stansted South & Birchanger41
Great Dunmow North40
Saffron Walden Shire40

Safest Wards:

Flitch Green & Little Dunmow4
Ashdon4
Debden & Wimbish3
The Sampfords2
Hatfield Heath1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Takeley, Airport & Mountfitchet South182
Saffron Walden Town78
Stansted Mountfitchet & Elsenham76
Great Dunmow63
Flitch Green, Felsted & High Easter48

Safest Areas:

Flitch Green, Felsted & High Easter48
Hatfield Heath, Hallingburys & Rodings35
Audley End, Ashdon & the Chesterfords24
Newport, Littlebury & Clavering24
Thaxted, Great Sampford & Radwinter21

Uttlesford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Uttlesford has recorded 551 crimes with crime rate of 6.03 ranking 281th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon342 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford406 124,940 114,915 11
Castle Point458 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree921 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,625 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood568 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,291 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest1,125 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring1,477 515,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,790 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow938 210,933 111,148 1

Uttlesford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 190 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (154 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 796 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202574
May 202573
April 202569
March 202558
February 202563
January 202553
December 202459
November 202465
October 202481
September 202463
August 202470

A total of 91 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202510
April 20254
March 202511
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20252
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 202412
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 282 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202510
May 202521
April 202518
March 202541
February 202520
January 202524
December 202424
November 202414
October 202422
September 202424
August 202437

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 496 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202536
May 202537
April 202565
March 202547
February 202529
January 202536
December 202430
November 202436
October 202452
September 202435
August 202441

A total of 205 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202517
April 202519
March 202517
February 202512
January 202515
December 202420
November 202418
October 202422
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 423 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202526
May 202530
April 202522
March 202529
February 202535
January 202543
December 202437
November 202433
October 202445
September 202441
August 202439

A total of 1962 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 163.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025190
June 2025154
May 2025196
April 2025164
March 2025163
February 2025138
January 2025174
December 2024145
November 2024141
October 2024146
September 2024186
August 2024165

A total of 151 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202513
April 202510
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 20249
November 202412
October 202416
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 366 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202522
May 202530
April 202537
March 202516
February 202527
January 202522
December 202437
November 202430
October 202439
September 202429
August 202441

A total of 669 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202543
May 202552
April 202558
March 202551
February 202548
January 202562
December 202465
November 202457
October 202468
September 202436
August 202474

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 317 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 202523
April 202536
March 202546
February 202528
January 202546
December 202427
November 202429
October 202414
September 202412
August 202414

High Crime Locations Uttlesford in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total73
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft11
Shoplifting10
Theft from the person7
Public order6
Possession of weapons5
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime3
2. Bassingbourn Road (Map)
Total20
Other theft11
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
3. Bury Lodge Lane (Map)
Total10
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1
4. The Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
5. Start Hill (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Vehicle crime1
6. Coopers Villas (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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