Crime Rate in Elsenham & Henham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elsenham & Henham

The total recorded crimes in Elsenham & Henham, Uttlesford, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elsenham & Henham crime rate of 7.80 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 Elsenham & Henham, encompassing approximately 2,690 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Elsenham & Henham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 8
  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Eastend Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Elsenham & Henham?

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

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Elsenham & Henham reported a higher crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 306 crimes compared to 289. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Elsenham & Henham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Elsenham & Henham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 289 crimes compared to 266. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Elsenham & Henham witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Elsenham & Henham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Elsenham & Henham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elsenham & Henham has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 7.80 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Elsenham & Henham crimes were 306. The crime rate of Elsenham & Henham in 2024 was 113.72 (year) or 9.48 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elsenham & Henham were around 289 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.40 (year) or 8.95 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elsenham & Henham)CrimesRank (Elsenham & Henham)CrimesRank (Elsenham & Henham)
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
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
Debden & Wimbish6 1855 1870 18
Clavering5 1934 2155 19
Ashdon2 2139 1942 21
The Sampfords2 2234 2248 20
Stort Valley3 2038 2041 22

Elsenham & Henham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 202411
July 202413
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 20241
October 202412
September 202413
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20244

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Elsenham & Henham in May 2025

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

1. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
2. Oak Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eastend Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Maple Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hailes Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Croft (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Lankester Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Corriander Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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