Crime Rate in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys

The total recorded crimes in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys, Uttlesford, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broad Oak & the Hallingburys crime rate of 62.07 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 Broad Oak & the Hallingburys, encompassing approximately 306 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Start Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Sycamore Close with total crimes: 4
  • Start Hill with total crimes: 2

How safe is Broad Oak & the Hallingburys?

To understand the safety of Broad Oak & the Hallingburys, we need to analyze Broad Oak & the Hallingburys crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Broad Oak & the Hallingburys demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 285 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broad Oak & the Hallingburys witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Broad Oak & the Hallingburys had fewer crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 239 crimes compared to 266. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Broad Oak & the Hallingburys witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Broad Oak & the Hallingburys has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Broad Oak & the Hallingburys Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 62.07 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Broad Oak & the Hallingburys crimes were 285. The crime rate of Broad Oak & the Hallingburys in 2024 was 931.07 (year) or 77.59 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys were around 239 crimes with yearly crime rate of 780.79 (year) or 65.07 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broad Oak & the Hallingburys)CrimesRank (Broad Oak & the Hallingburys)CrimesRank (Broad Oak & the Hallingburys)
Takeley143 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Saffron Walden Shire45 2327 5358 5
Great Dunmow South & Barnston34 4569 3562 3
Great Dunmow North33 5377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Audley26 7311 6347 6
Thaxted & the Eastons28 6286 8307 7
Elsenham & Henham21 9306 7289 8
Felsted & Stebbing21 8261 10231 12
Stansted North18 11239 12260 9
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts16 12248 11237 11
Saffron Walden Castle11 15156 13193 13
Newport11 13142 14189 14
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow11 14108 16109 16
High Easter & the Rodings10 16126 15122 15
Hatfield Heath6 1784 1770 17
Debden & Wimbish6 1855 1870 18
Clavering5 1934 2155 19
Ashdon2 2139 1942 21
The Sampfords2 2234 2248 20
Stort Valley3 2038 2041 22

Broad Oak & the Hallingburys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 202411
July 202415
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Broad Oak & the Hallingburys in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys postcode area is presented below.

1. Start Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Start Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hatch Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Goose Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grinstead Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Ryes Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hammonds Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parish Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Roding Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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