Crime Rate in Elsenham & Henham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elsenham & Henham

The total recorded crimes in Elsenham & Henham, Uttlesford, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elsenham & Henham crime rate of 12.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Elsenham & Henham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 5
  • Rush Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Robin Hood Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Elsenham & Henham has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 12.26 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elsenham & Henham)CrimesRank (Elsenham & Henham)CrimesRank (Elsenham & Henham)
Takeley149 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Great Dunmow South & Barnston50 2569 3562 3
Great Dunmow North40 4377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Shire40 5327 5358 5
Saffron Walden Audley30 8311 6347 6
Thaxted & the Eastons21 10286 8307 7
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys31 7285 9239 10
Stansted North25 9239 12260 9
Felsted & Stebbing17 12261 10231 12
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts13 14248 11237 11
Saffron Walden Castle21 11156 13193 13
Newport14 13142 14189 14
High Easter & the Rodings8 15126 15122 15
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow4 17108 16109 16
Clavering4 1634 2155 19
Hatfield Heath1 2184 1770 17
Debden & Wimbish3 1955 1870 18
Ashdon4 1839 1942 21
The Sampfords2 2034 2248 20
Stort ValleyNA NA38 2041 22

Elsenham & Henham 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 20258
April 202515
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20255
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 20241
October 202412
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
September 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Rush Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Robin Hood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Saunders Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lankester Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Turner Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Franklin Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Oak Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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