Crime Rate in Debden & Wimbish: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Debden & Wimbish

The total recorded crimes in Debden & Wimbish, Uttlesford, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Debden & Wimbish crime rate of 81.41 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 Debden & Wimbish, encompassing approximately 73 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Debden & Wimbish Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfields with total crimes: 1
  • Walden Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Pinkney Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Debden & Wimbish?

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

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Debden & Wimbish demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 55 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Debden & Wimbish recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Debden & Wimbish had fewer crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 70 crimes compared to 266. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Debden & Wimbish recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Debden & Wimbish has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Debden & Wimbish Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Debden & Wimbish has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 81.41 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Debden & Wimbish crimes were 55. The crime rate of Debden & Wimbish in 2024 was 746.27 (year) or 62.19 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Debden & Wimbish were around 70 crimes with yearly crime rate of 949.80 (year) or 79.15 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Debden & Wimbish)CrimesRank (Debden & Wimbish)CrimesRank (Debden & Wimbish)
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
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys19 10285 9239 10
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
Clavering5 1934 2155 19
Ashdon2 2139 1942 21
The Sampfords2 2234 2248 20
Stort Valley3 2038 2041 22

Debden & Wimbish Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Debden & Wimbish in May 2025

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

1. Highfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Walden Avenue (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
3. Pinkney Close (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
4. Debden Drive (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
5. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Munson Mill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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