Crime Rate in Great Dunmow North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Dunmow North

The total recorded crimes in Great Dunmow North, Uttlesford, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Dunmow North crime rate of 4.66 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 Great Dunmow North, encompassing approximately 5,789 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Great Dunmow North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spruce Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Great Dunmow North?

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

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Great Dunmow North reported a higher crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 377 crimes compared to 289. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Dunmow North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Great Dunmow North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 362 crimes compared to 266. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Great Dunmow North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Great Dunmow North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Great Dunmow North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Great Dunmow North has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Great Dunmow North crimes were 377. The crime rate of Great Dunmow North in 2024 was 65.12 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Dunmow North were around 362 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.53 (year) or 5.21 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Uttlesford)CrimesRank (Uttlesford)CrimesRank (Uttlesford)
Takeley132 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger35 3683 2684 2
Great Dunmow South & Barnston69 2569 3562 3
Saffron Walden Audley27 4311 6347 6
Saffron Walden Shire21 9327 5358 5
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys25 6285 9239 10
Thaxted & the Eastons18 10286 8307 7
Elsenham & Henham24 7306 7289 8
Felsted & Stebbing21 8261 10231 12
Stansted North17 11239 12260 9
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts12 15248 11237 11
Newport15 12142 14189 14
Saffron Walden Castle15 13156 13193 13
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow12 14108 16109 16
High Easter & the Rodings6 16126 15122 15
Hatfield Heath5 1884 1770 17
Clavering6 1734 2155 19
Debden & Wimbish5 1955 1870 18
Ashdon2 2239 1942 21
The Sampfords4 2034 2248 20
Stort Valley3 2138 2041 22

Great Dunmow North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft 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 9 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 Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202514
December 202417
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 202414
July 20249
June 202416
May 202414
April 202417

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Great Dunmow North in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Dunmow North postcode area is presented below.

1. Spruce Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Cedar Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Maple Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Downs Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Willow Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Mellish Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wells Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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