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 July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Dunmow North crime rate of 6.91 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Great Dunmow North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosemary Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Great Dunmow North has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 6.91 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Dunmow North)CrimesRank (Great Dunmow North)CrimesRank (Great Dunmow North)
Takeley149 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Great Dunmow South & Barnston50 2569 3562 3
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
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

Great Dunmow North 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 20259
April 202517
March 202513
February 20257
January 202514
December 202417
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

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 July 2025

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

1. Rosemary Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Cedar Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Guelder Rose (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Downs Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Snowberry Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Wells Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Waldgrooms (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. St Edmunds Fields (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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