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 May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Dunmow North crime rate of 5.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Great Dunmow North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Willow Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Uttlesford.

    • 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 areas in the Uttlesford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Great Dunmow North has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 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.

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

Great Dunmow North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257
January 202514
December 202417
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 202414
July 20249
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Willow Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cedar Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spruce Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rosemary Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Edmunds Fields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. B184 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Laurel Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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