Crime Rate in Uttlesford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Uttlesford

The total recorded crimes in Uttlesford, UK in February 2026 are around 382 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Uttlesford crime rate of 4.18 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (128) incidents (-32.98% decrease)
  • Other theft: (52) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
Uttlesford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 54
  • Eastend Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Uttlesford has recorded 382 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 285th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)CrimesRank (Essex)
Maldon222 133,699 123,581 12
Rochford318 124,940 114,915 11
Castle Point424 105,871 106,160 9
Braintree732 911,752 811,413 8
Colchester1,425 818,598 416,595 7
Brentwood460 76,730 76,665 6
Chelmsford1,166 616,768 615,876 5
Epping Forest849 412,979 512,779 3
Tendring961 515,080 313,826 4
Basildon1,281 120,557 220,839 2
Harlow856 210,933 111,148 1

Uttlesford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 128 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (191 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 199 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (178 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (74 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (72 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (177 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (69 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 792 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202646
December 202563
November 202553
October 202552
September 202568
August 202569
July 202568
June 202574
May 202573
April 202569
March 202558
February 202563

A total of 339 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202625
December 202528
November 202533
October 202520
September 202518
August 202518
July 202523
June 202519
May 202523
April 202536
March 202546
February 202528

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
November 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 713 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202652
January 202642
December 202572
November 202550
October 202574
September 202572
August 202544
July 202555
June 202543
May 202552
April 202558
March 202551
February 202548

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20255
November 20256
October 20259
September 202510
August 202512
July 202515
June 20252
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 214 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202628
December 202515
November 202511
October 202520
September 202513
August 202514
July 202518
June 202516
May 202517
April 202519
March 202517
February 202512

A total of 565 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202637
December 202540
November 202544
October 202549
September 202543
August 202556
July 202552
June 202536
May 202537
April 202565
March 202547
February 202529

A total of 282 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202618
December 202520
November 202522
October 202526
September 202515
August 202517
July 202527
June 202510
May 202521
April 202518
March 202541
February 202520

A total of 392 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202624
December 202535
November 202524
October 202534
September 202530
August 202535
July 202543
June 202526
May 202530
April 202522
March 202529
February 202535

A total of 350 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202622
December 202525
November 202523
October 202522
September 202531
August 202535
July 202536
June 202522
May 202530
April 202537
March 202516
February 202527

A total of 103 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202610
December 20254
November 20257
October 202512
September 20256
August 20259
July 20256
June 20257
May 202510
April 20254
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 132 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20266
December 202512
November 202511
October 20255
September 20256
August 20257
July 202512
June 202512
May 202513
April 202510
March 202513
February 202515

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 166.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026128
January 2026191
December 2025199
November 2025168
October 2025178
September 2025123
August 2025177
July 2025190
June 2025154
May 2025196
April 2025164
March 2025163
February 2025138

High Crime Locations Uttlesford in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total54
Other theft18
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person4
Drugs4
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
2. Eastend Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. White Hart Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Clatterbury Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary2

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