Crime Rate in Flitch Green & Little Dunmow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Flitch Green & Little Dunmow

The total recorded crimes in Flitch Green & Little Dunmow, Uttlesford, UK in July 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Flitch Green & Little Dunmow crime rate of 1.44 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 Flitch Green & Little Dunmow, encompassing approximately 2,773 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Matilda Way with total crimes: 1
  • Tanton Road with total crimes: 1
  • Webb Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Flitch Green & Little Dunmow?

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

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Flitch Green & Little Dunmow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 108 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Flitch Green & Little Dunmow recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Flitch Green & Little Dunmow had fewer crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 109 crimes compared to 266. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Flitch Green & Little Dunmow recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Flitch Green & Little Dunmow has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Flitch Green & Little Dunmow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Flitch Green & Little Dunmow has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 1.44 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Flitch Green & Little Dunmow crimes were 108. The crime rate of Flitch Green & Little Dunmow in 2024 was 38.94 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Flitch Green & Little Dunmow were around 109 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.30 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Flitch Green & Little Dunmow)CrimesRank (Flitch Green & Little Dunmow)CrimesRank (Flitch Green & Little Dunmow)
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
Elsenham & Henham33 6306 7289 8
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
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

Flitch Green & Little Dunmow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

In February 2025, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20251
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20252
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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June 20251
May 20252
March 20255

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20251
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

High Crime Locations Flitch Green & Little Dunmow in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Flitch Green & Little Dunmow postcode area is presented below.

1. Matilda Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tanton Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Webb Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Worrin Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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